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Spine & Spinal Cord
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Developmental Disorders: Sacral Agenesis 
 Brief overview of "Sacral Agenesis ... a term that applies to a wide range of developmental disorders of the lower portions of the spinal column and pelvis. This term indicates that some portion of the lumbar spine, sacrum, or pelvis is incompletely or incorrectly formed at the time of birth." Also includes information about the related conditions of Scheuermann's disease/kyphosis, and scoliosis. Available in English, Spanish, and French. From a company that sells back care products. http://www.back.com/causes-developmental-sacral.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Dec 7, 2005 MedlinePlus: Spinal Cord Injuries
A compilation of links to information about injuries to the spine and to the spinal cord. Features an overview, information about anatomy and physiology, clinical trials, specific conditions, treatment, research, and more. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinalcordinjuries.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Oct 12, 2004 Rat Spinal Cord Image Archive
Collection of hundreds of images of rat spinal cord cells designed to accompany an instructional project from the Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, about "Sex Differences and Organizational Effects of Androgen in Spinal Cord Motor Nuclei." Searchable, or browsable by subject. From the University of California, Los Angeles. http://digital.library.ucla.edu/ratscia/ Topics: Mammals, The Human Body Last updated Sep 8, 2006 Spine-health.com
This site offers "in-depth information to help patients understand, prevent and seek appropriate treatment for back pain and neck pain — written and reviewed by leading spine physicians." It features peer-reviewed articles and information on anatomy, conditions and their treatment, and pain management. Includes a directory of spine specialists, and information and forums for medical professionals as well as the public. Searchable. http://www.spine-health.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jul 11, 2005 Syringomyelia Fact Sheet
Questions and answers about syringomyelia, "a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the spinal cord." Discusses diagnosis and treatment, research, and organizations and other resources for information on the disease. Also available in Spanish. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/syringomyelia/detail_syringomyelia.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Aug 14, 2005 |
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