Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Vertebral compression fracture
(Fracture, Vertebral Compression) Vertebral compression fracture – Definition The bones of the back are called the vertebrae. A vertebral fracture…
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida – Definition Spina bifida is a type of birth defect. It is a problem with how the spine…
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis – Definition Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, or backbone. Instead of a straight vertical line from…
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Sacroiliac joint pain
(Joint Pain, Sacroiliac) Sacroiliac joint pain – Definition The sacroiliac joint is in the low back where the spine meets…
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Rib fracture
(Broken Rib; Fracture, Rib) Rib fracture – Definition A rib fracture is a break in a rib bone. Bruised muscles…
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