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Dysphagia in Spinal Cord Injury

People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing. This can make it difficult to adequately receive nourishment. If not treated properly, dysphagia can lead t… Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Part 1- Spine Fundamentals Paul Houle, MD

Dr. Paul Houle, Neurosurgeon at Neurosurgeons of Cape Cod and Cape Cod Healthcare discusses the fundamental process of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. This three par… Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Saving Dogs with Spinal Cord Injuries – No Audio

www.ucsf.edu Dogs with spinal cord injuries may soon benefit from an experimental drug being tested by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences — work that they hope … Continue reading

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The Facts and the FAQ’s – About Spinal Cord Injuries

Every year more 12,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries. Most people injured are between 16 and 30 years old, and about 4 times as many men suffer SCI as women. Estimates of the total number of people now living with … Continue reading

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Spinal Disc Decompression – Effective Treatment For Your Back

Every adult living in the 21st century should recognize that almost everyone at some point in their lives suffers from back pain because of physical activity, old age, and sports or job related injuries. Traditional remedies like painkillers, expensive and … Continue reading

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New device to treat spinal stenosis offered at UCLA

Instead of permanently joining (fusing) vertebrae with metal rods and screws, and therefore restricting movement, the new procedure uses the Anatomic Facet Replacement System (AFRS) device that attaches to each of two adjacent vertebrae with a movable joint that mimics … Continue reading

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Understanding Spinal Stenosis

Spine disorders can have a very detrimental effect on people unfortunate to be afflicted with them. What is worse is how common they are, especially among people over the age of 50. A very common spinal disorder is known as … Continue reading

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Low Back Pain Part 8: Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis causes symptoms similar to other back problems. Dr. Mazza and Dr. Stoll teach you how to identify your symptoms. They’ll explain what role Imaging studies ply in identifying stenosis and what options are available to treat your back … Continue reading

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Oligo Part 1

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Acute Viral Infections of the Spinal Cord

Presentation by James D. Bowen, MD, from 2001 International Transverse Myelitis Symposium in Baltimore Transverse Myelitis Association Video Rating: 5 / 5

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