24/09/2024
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Diseases and conditions related to the spine can affect various parts, including the vertebrae, spinal discs, nerves, and surrounding muscles. Here's a list of common spine-related diseases and conditions:
# # # Degenerative and Structural Conditions
1. **Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)**: Age-related wear and tear of spinal discs leading to pain and reduced flexibility.
2. **Osteoarthritis (Spinal Arthritis)**: Degeneration of the cartilage between the joints and discs in the spine.
3. **Spinal Stenosis**: Narrowing of the spinal canal, causing nerve compression and pain.
4. **Spondylosis**: Age-related changes in the spine, often leading to stiffness and pain.
5. **Spondylolisthesis**: A condition where one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, causing pain and nerve issues.
6. **Herniated or Slipped Disc**: A condition where the inner gel-like core of a spinal disc protrudes out, compressing spinal nerves.
7. **Ankylosing Spondylitis**: A type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation and stiffness.
8. **Kyphosis**: An excessive outward curve of the spine, leading to a hunchback appearance.
9. **Lordosis**: An excessive inward curve of the lower back.
# # # Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions
10. **Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)**: An autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation and pain in the spine and other joints.
11. **Psoriatic Arthritis**: An inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, sometimes affecting the spine.
# # # Infectious and Neoplastic Conditions
12. **Spinal Infections (Osteomyelitis, Discitis)**: Infections of the spinal bones or discs, often causing severe pain and fever.
13. **Spinal Tumors**: Abnormal growths, benign or malignant, that can compress the spinal cord or nerves.
# # # Traumatic Conditions
14. **Spinal Fractures**: Breaks or cracks in the vertebrae, often due to trauma or osteoporosis.
15. **Whiplash**: Neck injury caused by a rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, often seen in car accidents.
# # # Neurological Conditions
16. **Sciatica**: Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down to the legs, often due to a herniated disc.
17. **Spinal Cord Injury**: Damage to the spinal cord resulting in loss of function, mobility, or sensation.
18. **Cauda Equina Syndrome**: A serious condition where the bundle of nerves at the base of the spine is compressed, causing severe pain and neurological symptoms.
19. **Syringomyelia**: The development of a fluid-filled cyst within the spinal cord, causing pain and neurological problems.
# # # Congenital and Developmental Conditions
20. **Scoliosis**: A sideways curvature of the spine, often diagnosed during adolescence.
21. **Spina Bifida**: A birth defect where the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.
22. **Chiari Malformation**: A condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, potentially causing neurological symptoms.
These conditions can vary widely in their severity and impact on daily life. Diagnosis and treatment usually involve a combination of medical, physical, and sometimes surgical interventions.
