Diagnosis

Diagnosis of your condition helps us determine the proper course of treatment. Once you have been diagnosed, use this section to better understand your condition.

Below are some common spinal conditions. Learn more by clicking on a diagnosis:

• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Herniated Disc
• Osteoporosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Stenosis
• Spinal Fractures

The history of the pain and any activities that may have triggered your symptoms are important factors in diagnosis and treatment.

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More information about Spinal Conditions, and Spinal Treatment options

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Patient Education

• Brain
• Spine
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Video

Facts

• Brain injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living today with disability related to traumatic brain injury.
• Over 250,000 Americans have a spinal cord injury.
• Each year, approximately 190,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor.
• 75% to 85% of all people over age 30 will experience back problems at some point in their lives.