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Flattened vertebrae
Flattened vertebrae is a condition in which some or all of the bones of the spine (the vertebrae bones) appear flatter (not as tall) than normal.
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What is the definition or description of: Flattened vertebrae?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Unknown cause of pain in back of neck had Xray years ago showed flattened vertebrae and possible bone spurs. Can I get more insight 2 this cause?
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What does an L5 ttransitional vertebrae mean?
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What supports the vertebrae after a microdiscectomy?
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What supports your vertebrae after a microdiskectomy?
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A 48-year old asked:
Compacted vertebrae pain relief, what do you suggest?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Would there be symptoms if vertebrae in neck collapsed?
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Please tell me, could a fractured vertebrae heal itself?
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Are the trachea and vertebrae made of the same material?
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Which will support the vertebrae after a microdiskectomy?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Block vertebrae?
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Which spinal segment has a vertebrae with an oval-shaped body?
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A 25-year old male asked:
What are the best stretches for lower back or vertebrae alignment?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Fusion of neck vertebrae?
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A 44-year old asked:
With hemivertebrae, what happened to the other half of the vertebrae?
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A 53-year old male asked:
I have a compression deformity of the L1 vertebrae. What does that mean?
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A 59-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have the end of your back rib lodge between 2 vertebrae?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What does it mean if my s1 vertebrae is shaped like a semicircle not a box?
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A 32-year old asked:
What do I do to restore the compacted vertebrae in my spine without surgery?
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A 31-year old asked:
My s1 vertebrae is not fused. I've had 2 nerve blocks and no relief. What should I do next?
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A 45-year old female asked:
How long does the pain last for a linear tear to the lower vertebrae after 3 Cortezone shots?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Can scheuermans disease exist with two mild wedged vertebrae? Or does it have to be 3 consecutive?
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A 52-year old female asked:
My l3, 4 and 5 vertebrae have fused, poss. Due to 2 years of 50 mile per day bike riding with heavy drug use. Can these vertebrae be unfused?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can you cause any damage or break your vertebrae in your neck from it cracking when you were pushing against it to help move your body in a seat?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Can the space between your spinal vertebrae grow? I read that it can grow somehow & make you permanently taller by as much as 2-3 inches.Is that true?
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Is my insomnia linked to fractured vertebrae?
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A 64-year old female asked:
Broken vertebrae how long to recover?
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How can I know if a vertebrae is out of place?
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