Spine surgery specialist
Please enter subscribe form shortcode
Please enter instagram feed shortcode
Spinal stenosis Spinal stenosis occurs when there is damage to the disc, bone growth or ligaments that support the spine and causes compression of the spinal cord and / or nerves. Its symptoms are: * Pain in the neck or back * Numbness, cramps and pain in hands [...]
Get ready for your surgery 😉 I know that having a spine surgery generates fear, but to help you have more clarity and peace of mind about your surgery I have created a new section on my website: "Get ready for your surgery", in order to help you solve doubts and clarify questions you may have regarding [...]
Neuromuscular scoliosis Neuromuscular scoliosis is usually caused by nervous system problems that affect the muscles of the body, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, among others. Some of the symptoms of neuromuscular diseases are: ⏩ Alterations in balance ⏩ Coordination problems ⏩ Pain (sometimes) [...].
Infantile cerebral palsy (CP) Infantile cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a child's movement, balance and posture, caused by abnormal brain development. How is it related to scoliosis? Between 50% and 60% of children with cerebral palsy develop scoliosis. In case of suspicion [...]
Cobb's Angle #LearnwithJulianZuluaga| Cobb's Angle is the technique used to measure the natural or abnormal curves of the spine. Do you have any questions? Contact me! 📲 (＋57) 305 469 6989 💻 https://drjulianzuluaga.com/ Julian Zuluaga, your life support! #YourLifeSupport #JulianZuluaga #LumbarPain #Neurosurgery #Spine #Scoliosis.
Hyperkyphosis This is the famous "Suitcase" 🧳... and it is not for traveling. Hyperkyphosis is a deformity of the thoracolumbar spine, which is evidenced by observing an exaggerated curve in the thoracic area in the patient in a half-sided position. It is indicated for surgery when this curve measures [...].
Scoliosis Scoliosis can be evidenced by observing a person's back when it presents: * Uneven shoulders. *A shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other. *Asymmetrical waist, one side appears higher than the other *One part of the ribcage outward Do you have any questions? Contact me! 📲 (＋57) 305 469 [...]
Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of a vertebra with reference to the vertebra just below it and can have multiple causes: ✅ In children, it may be due to a congenital anomaly or an injury ✅ In adults, the most common cause [...]