The spinal cord is the bundle of nerve tissue ... such as injections or surgery for your lumbar spine. Understanding the basic anatomy of the five lumbar bones that make up your low back can ...

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Unfortunately, this unique anatomy can predispose them to various ... a portion of the vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Vertebral vascular canal dysplasia (VVCD): A congenital ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...