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Learning about Spinal Compression FracturesVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePlTgKwz_k Dr. Brian Schiro, Interventional Radiologist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says when a compression fracture occurs the bone squishes down on itself, because the bone is not able to support the weight of the body. Dr. Adam Geronemus, Associate Director of the Fibroid Center at South Miami Hospital, explains any inflammation of the [...]

Learning about Spinal Compression Fractures

Complications of Spine FracturesVideos

Unstable fracture is a type of fracture where the human spines is no longer able to support daily activities. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains some of the complications of fractures such as limited movement, worsening back pain and decrease in height, among others.

Complications of Spine Fractures

Exercises for Stress FracturesVideos

Noel Gressner, Physical Therapist at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, suggests doing exercises in a position that does not provoke pain. He also says manual physical therapy is a way of using joint manipulation, joint mobilization, among others to try to treat the spine, and part of the recovery is the manual hands-on treatment […]

Exercises for Stress Fractures

Causes of Thoracic Back PainVideos

Kidneys, vascular issues, cancer, fracture and neck pain are possible causes of thoracic back pain, explains Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, He also says all of the structure behind the intestines could cause back pain. The expert talks about abdominal aortic aneurysm. For the older population it is possible to […]

Causes of Thoracic Back Pain

Red Flags of Low Back PainVideos

Some of the red flags of low back pain are infection, cancer suspected, trauma, fracture, saddle anesthesia and loss of bladder. Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says if you have history of cancer you do not want to just let the back pain go or if it keeps increasing and […]

Red Flags of Low Back Pain

Spine FracturesVideos

Spine fractures are twice as common as hip fractures and three times more common that breast cancer. Also, spinal fractures are the most common in postmenopausal women over 55. Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care, adds when people get older, it is very common to see women who […]

Spine Fractures

The Different Types of Spinal FracturesVideos

Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care explains the three types of spinal fractures. Wedge fracture is the most common fracture and it’s related with osteoporosis. Crush fracture is due to major trauma and the bone breaks. Burst fracture occurs when the bone bursts and some of the bone […]

The Different Types of Spinal Fractures

Bone Density TestVideos

Bone density test shows if the bone is brittle or not affirms Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. The specialists explains the more brittle the bone is, the bigger number of the curve will come and increase the risk for having osteopenia or developing fractures. Claudia Hogdson, Advanced […]

Bone Density Test

Osteoporosis in Young AthletesVideos

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the compositions of the bones. With a 3D imaging, Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, explains how osteoporosis happens and also says osteopenia is a milder form of osteoporosis.