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Degenerative Spine Conditions
The spine surgeons at The Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, treat a vast array of conditions that interfere with or prevent normal mechanical function of the spine, discs, nerves and spinal cord. Degenerative spine disorders get worse over time, and can be congenital or occur from trauma or overuse. Some examples of degenerative disorders are lumbar, thoracic or cervical disc herniations, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis. Some conditions can also be caused by spinal tumors.

Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation. Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc herniation (pictured at left), with nerve root and spinal cord compression is often called degenerative disc disease. Most disc herniations, whether in the lumbar, thoracic or cervical spine, can be treated with minimally invasive surgery, resulting in considerably less trauma to the patient and a much faster recovery.

Osteophytes. Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are growths caused by the body reacting to overuse or trauma by depositing calcium.

Spondylosis. Spondylosis, or spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition of the spine that may cause loss of spine structure and function.

Spondylolysis. Spondylolysis, or a stress fracture, is often encountered in the lumbar spine. Once thought to be an inherited disorder, spondylolysis is now believed to be acquired. Spondylolysis eventually leads to a slippage of the bone and instability.

Spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebral body slips forward on another resulting in instability and mechanical pain.

Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) occurs when the posterior longitudinal ligament turns to inflexible bone in the cervical spine, resulting in spinal cord compression, pain, weakness and difficulty walking.

Spinal Stenosis. Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), can occur as spinal canal stenosis, lateral recess stenosis or foraminal stenosis.

Spinal Fractures and Spinal Instability. Spinal fractures and spinal instability arise from trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, tumors, infection or osteoporosis.

To make an appointment at the Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, please call (212) 523-6720.

The Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Roosevelt Hospital
1000 Tenth Avenue (at 59th Street)
Suite 5G-80
New York, NY 10019

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Home Spine Conditions Our Physicians Contact Us	Continuum Health Partners > Roosevelt Hospital > The Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Degenerative Spine Conditions The spine surgeons at The Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, treat a vast array of conditions that interfere with or prevent normal mechanical function of the spine, discs, nerves and spinal cord. Degenerative spine disorders get worse over time, and can be congenital or occur from trauma or overuse. Some examples of degenerative disorders are lumbar, thoracic or cervical disc herniations, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis. Some conditions can also be caused by spinal tumors. Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation. Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc herniation (pictured at left), with nerve root and spinal cord compression is often called degenerative disc disease. Most disc herniations, whether in the lumbar, thoracic or cervical spine, can be treated with minimally invasive surgery, resulting in considerably less trauma to the patient and a much faster recovery. Osteophytes. Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are growths caused by the body reacting to overuse or trauma by depositing calcium. Spondylosis. Spondylosis, or spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition of the spine that may cause loss of spine structure and function. Spondylolysis. Spondylolysis, or a stress fracture, is often encountered in the lumbar spine. Once thought to be an inherited disorder, spondylolysis is now believed to be acquired. Spondylolysis eventually leads to a slippage of the bone and instability. Spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebral body slips forward on another resulting in instability and mechanical pain. Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) occurs when the posterior longitudinal ligament turns to inflexible bone in the cervical spine, resulting in spinal cord compression, pain, weakness and difficulty walking. Spinal Stenosis. Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), can occur as spinal canal stenosis, lateral recess stenosis or foraminal stenosis. Spinal Fractures and Spinal Instability. Spinal fractures and spinal instability arise from trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, tumors, infection or osteoporosis. To make an appointment at the Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, please call (212) 523-6720. The Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Roosevelt Hospital 1000 Tenth Avenue (at 59th Street) Suite 5G-80 New York, NY 10019
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