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SPINAL DISEASES – A NEUROSURGEONS PERSPECTIVE

COMPOSITION OF THE SPINE

Formed by 26 bones providing the major axis extending from the skull to the pelvis

Each bone is cushioned from the next by an intervertebral disc

These discs have a gel nucleus with 12 concentric annulus rings

These discs act as shock absorbers and allow the spine to bend

The discs can wear out from cumulative micro damage until they leak or bulge

Warning! Damage can occur with lack of pain

SPINAL DISEASES CAN BE GROUPED INTO FOUR CATEGORIES

CONGENITAL

TRAUMATIC

DEGENERATIVE

NEOPLASTIC

SPINAL TUMORS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL TUMORS

BACK PAIN

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FEATURES OF PAIN IN SPINAL TUMOURS

Back pain, especially in the middle or lower back, is the most frequent symptom.

The pain may be worse at night or on awakening.

 It also may spread beyond  spine to  hips, legs, feet or arms

 May become more severe over time in spite of treatment.

OTHER ASSOCIATED FEATURES OF SPINAL TUMOURS

Loss of sensation or muscle weakness, especially in legs

Difficulty walking, sometimes leading to falls

Decreased sensitivity to pain, heat and cold

Loss of bowel or bladder function

Scoliosis or kyphosis with local tenderness at the site of deformity

Dr. Vineet Saggar (MCh)
Neuro Surgeon / Spinal Surgeon
Chandigarh, Mohali -
Ivy Hospital Sector 71
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