Abstract Lumbar facet arthropathy is a common cause of low back pain. The most common cause of lumbar facet arthropathy is osteoarthritis. History and physical exam are nonspecific in delineating…

Abstract Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back pain and spine-related disability among older adults. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition which involves narrowing of the central…

Abstract Lumbar radiculopathy refers to a pathologic process involving the lumbar nerve roots. The prevalence of lumbar radiculopathy in the general population varies from 2.2% to 8%, depending on the…

Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disorder involving the synovial joint lining. It is seen more often in women and is thought to be multifactorial in nature. The disorder…

Abstract Thoracic compression fractures are commonly seen in osteoporosis and may occur with trivial trauma. Thoracic compression fractures may also be due to trauma or other pathology. Severe pain may…

Abstract Wrist arthritis refers to the painful degeneration of the articular surfaces that make up the wrist joint. The arthritis may be primary in nature or due to secondary causes…

Abstract Although the impact of thoracic spine pain on patient quality of life is equivalent to that of cervical and lumbar spine pain, the prevalence of thoracic pain is the…

Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that affects millions of Americans on a yearly basis. As we age, all anatomic components of the spine are affected: bone,…