Other Conditions and Injuries

< Scoliosis, Idiopathic Adolescent
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is defined as a persistent lateral curvature of the spine of more than 10°in the upright or standing position.

< Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal column contains and protects the spinal cord. Some injuries to the spine affect only the spinal column while others affect the spinal cord and nerve roots.

< Spinal Infections
Spinal elements may become infected in a number of circumstances in patients with certain risk factors or following surgery.  

< Spinal Tumors
Spine tumors may occur on any of the structures of the spine or spinal column. They may originate in the spine or spinal cord, or elsewhere.

< Sports Injuries
Sports-related spine injuries among adult and young athletes can include stingers, muscular strains, ligament sprains, spondylolysis, spondylolysthesis, Scheuermann's disease or disc injury.  

< Whiplash & Whiplash Associated Disorder
Whiplash is most commonly caused by a motor vehicle accident. The main symptom is neck pain; other symptoms may be associated.