| spine |
inflammatory arthritis of the spine; eg ankylosing spondylitis.
Ãâó: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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| spinal tap |
The passage of a needle into the spinal fluid inside the dura to drain fluid.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| spinous process |
A portion of a vertebra that is in the midline and directed posteriorly towards the skin.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| spina bifida aperta |
Open spina bifida in which a congenital malformation leaves a deep part of the spinal cord, such as the cord itself, exposed through the skin.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| spina bifida occulta |
Abnormal closure of the spine or spinal membranes that is concealed within normal intact skin.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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