Archives

Spondylosis, a common condition, is a general term for degeneration of the spine. Most doctors use this term to refer specifically to arthritis of the spine, or spinal osteoarthritis, an [...]

Degenerative disc disease describes the deterioration of the cushioning intervertebral discs between individual vertebrae. Physicians refer to this condition as spondylosis. Causes of [...]

Cervical total disc replacement is a type of spinal surgery in which a complete spinal disc in the cervical, or neck region of the spine, is removed and replaced with an artificial disc. This [...]

Degenerative joint disease, or osteroarthritis, is the most common joint disorder and often affects the joints of the spinal column. The condition results from the normal process of aging and [...]