Spine surgery
Spine surgery is used to correct problems with the vertebrae (bones) or the disks (soft cushions) in the spine. This includes the neck, middle and lower back.
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Spine surgery can also relieve pain caused by pressure on nerves near the spine and spinal cord. These problems may be due to injury, curvature or conditions like arthritis.
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Source: John Nasseff Neuroscience Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Reviewed by: Joseph H Perra, MD, Twin Cities Spine Center
First published: 1/14/2010
Last reviewed: 1/14/2010