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In-depth information on common spinal conditions — evidence-based, with references, written by Sebastian Bigdon, MD.
Topics
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc herniation — conservative and surgical.
Cervical Spine Conditions
Neck pain, arm pain and numbness from the cervical spine — from cervical radiculopathy to myelopathy.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Neurogenic claudication, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis — conservative and surgical.
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis — diagnosis, conservative treatment, decompression and the question of stabilisation.
Traumatic Spinal Injuries
Vertebral fracture after trauma: CT diagnostics, AO classification, conservative treatment, and minimally invasive stabilisation.
Osteoporotic Fractures
Diagnosis, classification, and management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
About this section
Many patients come to a consultation with existing imaging results and seek clear, evidence-based context. This section provides in-depth background information on specific clinical questions — complementing the clinical topic pages, not replacing a personal assessment.
All articles are written and medically reviewed by Sebastian Bigdon, MD. References are provided directly in each article.
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