There are two parts to the operation - to insert a metal fixation either side of the spine to straighten it, and to fuse together the vertebrae that are out of alignment and causing the twist.

Everyone knows sitting and standing up straight makes them look taller and ... It is when you are twisting and bending that you are putting your spine in the most danger. You have probably heard ...

Spinal halo-gravity traction can reduce the degree of surgical intervention necessary by accomplishing some gradual straightening of the spine prior to spinal fusion procedures. For severe spinal ...

Poor posture can lead to chronic pain, muscle imbalances, and even long-term spinal issues. However, by understanding the ...

On examination, there was a painful right straight leg raise without neurological symptoms. There was painful limited range of motion during extension of the spine; anterior flexion was only slightly ...