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Polyols

Polyols are a type of sugar also referred to as sugar alcohols. They are…

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Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equine syndrome is a rare and serious disorder that affects the bundle of…

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Articular (joint) hyper-mobility

Articular hyper-mobility refers to the ability to move the joints beyond…

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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is commonly referred to as a slipped disc. It occurs when one of…

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Myelopathy

Myelopathy refers to a neurological problem affecting the spinal cord. Most often, this…

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Vertebrobasilar arterial insufficiency

Vertebrobasilar arterial insufficiency is a condition in which blood flow to the back…

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Odontoid peg (dens; odontoid process)

The odontoid peg, also known as the dens or odontoid process, is a projection of…

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as ‘key hole’ surgery, involves putting a camera and some…

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Prostatectomy

The surgical removal of all, or part of, the prostate gland. It is the…

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