Last updated: 24th December, 2019 What is Apophyseal joint, Get to know about Apophyseal joint and its role and importance our body, health conditions associated with it, and about diagnosis. About Apophyseal joint Apophyseal joint commonly referred as the facet, or zygapophyseal Joints. It is a synovial joint between the superior articular process of one vertebra […]
Last updated: 4th March, 2020 What is Tramazac? Tramazac is a synthetic painkiller medicine that belongs to a group of medicines known as Opioid Analgesics, commonly prescribed to treat Post-operative pain, Arthralgia, Musculoskeletal pain, Low back pain, Pain associated with other reasons. Tramazac is an analgesic used to treat mild to moderately severe chronic pain in certain […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 It is said that almost 80% of people would suffer from a back pain at some point in their life. Back pain of an episodic nature is one thing, but a chronic back pain can not only degrade one’s life quality but also leads to serious economic damages. If a person already has […]
Last updated: 6th March, 2020 A lumbosacral joint (L5-S1) comprises of 5 vertebrae in the lumbar segment of the spine (L1 to L5) and the sacrum (S1). Sacrum connects to two iliac bones of the pelvis forming a sacroiliac joint. It bears the load of the entire cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments. Coccyx lies below sacrum. Nerve […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Many patients are confused by the similarity of the terms spondylosis, spondylitis and spondylolisthesis. When researching spine conditions, it is essential to research the correct condition for you. In this article, we explain the difference between “spondylosis” and “spondylitis” and “spondylolisthesis” so patients can spend time researching the correct medical condition […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 What is Neural foraminal stenosis? The term “Neural” refers to the nervous system, while “Stenosis” pertains to the act of narrowing. Neural foramen stenosis, also known as foraminal narrowing, is a condition that occurs when the roots of the spinal nerves are compressed. These spinal nerve roots run through small openings […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal begins to narrow which in result causes the spinal cord to become compressed. Severe and chronic neck or back pain is a symptom of this condition. Spinal stenosis can affect both the upper and lower areas of the spine. The common […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Acute low back pain is most common reasons for young adults to see a family doctor. About 80% of people have suffered at least once with low back pain during their lifetime. Although most of the patients recover quickly with minimal treatment, proper evaluation is imperative to identify rare cases of severe […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 MRI scan or magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create pictures of organs inside the body. It is among one of the most sophisticated diagnosis tool available to the physicians. An MRI scan is often quite helpful in analyzing following […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Musculoskeletal diseases are often associated with aging. It is true that the overall prevalence of muscle and bone-related diseases in a young age group is only about 3%, but increases to as high as 25% in age 70 and above. [1] However, the risk factors for musculoskeletal diseases such as obesity […]