This type of damage can occur due to:
When spinal disease includes bone changes that put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, it can cause significant pain.
Today, complex spine surgery may be used to treat many types of spinal disease and spine conditions including spinal tumors, infections, spine fractures and instabilities. Surgical treatment for these conditions often includes advanced procedures, such as stabilization with surgical hardware like plates and rods or pedicle screws. Titanium devices are sometimes used and bone grafts may be necessary in some cases.