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Spinal and radicular pain disorders
1North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, USA.
Neurologic Clinics
|October 10, 1998
Summary
Spinal disorders, once thought structural, are now understood to involve complex biochemical and neurophysiologic factors. This review covers anatomy, diagnostics, and nonoperative treatments for common spinal pain syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neuroscience
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Acute spinal conditions impose significant economic and disability burdens.
- Traditional views attributed spinal disorders solely to structural abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review functional and pathologic anatomy of the spine.
- To correlate anatomy with diagnostic and nonoperative management of spinal pain.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific research.
- Analysis of functional and pathologic spinal anatomy.
- Correlation of findings with diagnostic and management strategies.
Main Results:
- Emerging research implicates complex biochemical and neurophysiologic processes in spinal disorders.
- Understanding these processes may lead to novel therapeutic interventions.
Conclusions:
- Current understanding of spinal disorders extends beyond structural issues.
- Integrated approaches combining anatomical knowledge with biochemical and neurophysiologic insights are crucial for effective management.