Each vertebra consists of the following parts: The body is the largest part of the vertebrae and the part that bears the most weight. The lamina is the lining of the hole (spinal canal) through which ...
The same type of stiletted needle is used for the iliac-crest and spinous-process punctures as previously used for the sternal approach. ¶ The needle has a total length of 6.7 cm. and a shaft of ...
Summary: While Schmorl’s nodes are common and are related to herniation of disc material into the vertebral endplate, giant Schmorl’s nodes are rare ... 6 years after initial diagnosis and was treated ...