While the disc functions as a shock absorber, the right and left facet joints are gliding joints, which allow motions such as bending and twisting.

Whether immediately or months after your procedure, pain and other symptoms may return—a phenomenon known as failed back surgery (FBS).

Every illness has its own unique set of challenges, but there’s something about an “invisible illness” that has even more hurdles.

‘Sagittal’ is a medical term associated with the Sagittal Plane, which refers to the appearance of the spine when viewed from the side.

Flatback syndrome was initially described in a series of patients who had been treated with Harrington spinal instrumentation.

A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but most often occurs in the lower back.

Follow the link to view an animation of herniation in a vertebral disk.

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents.

This article provides answers to questions parents and their children often have when first diagnosed with scoliosis, including information about causes, screenings and current research.

Baastrup’s sign is known by other names including, Baastrup’s syndrome, Baastrup’s disease, Kissing spine syndrome or interspinous bursitis.