Spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can make you lose feeling, movement, or both. Learn about causes and effects.
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Cervical laminectomy
Cervical spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your neck, causing weakness or numbness in your arms and legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent further damage to your spinal cord.
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Central nervous system (CNS)
Your central nervous system (CNS) is made up of your brain and your spinal cord. Learn more about its role and the different parts of the brain.
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Transverse myelitis
Transverse myelitis is an uncommon inflammatory disease of the spinal cord. It can cause neurological (nerve), bladder and bowel problems.
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Stem cells
Stem cells have the potential to develop into specialised cells. They are being researched to treat medical conditions, but are controversial.
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Lumbar spine
Your lumbar spine lets you move, supports you and protects your spinal cord. Injury is common. Prevent it by handling loads safely and being active.
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Lumbar puncture
Lumbar puncture involves putting a needle into the lower back to diagnose and sometimes treat problems of the brain and spinal cord.
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Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis, or spinal canal stenosis, is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord sits. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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Laminectomy
A laminectomy may be recommended to ease your back pain but only when other treatments such as physiotherapy and medication have not worked.
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Laryngitis
Laryngitis is when your voice box (larynx) becomes inflamed, and your vocal cords become swollen. Most people recover without treatment.
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