It can also damage your spinal cord and nerves and their functions, creating a condition called myelopathy. Let’s look at why the spine might narrow and how it can be treated. What causes ...

Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord itself. It can cause symptoms in your arms, hands, and legs. Cervical radiculopathy (sometimes called a “pinched nerve”) occurs when a ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and ...

The vertebrae that make up the cervical spine are the smallest seven within the spinal column. These bones give the neck structure, support the skull, and protect the spinal cord, among other ...

But over time, the joints around your cervical spine can wear down so much that they pinch your spinal cord. This is called spinal stenosis . It can cause serious problems, such as: ...

There can be many reasons for spinal disease. In most cases, it is related to our lifestyle. These problems can be avoided to a great extent by adopting the right habits and getting timely tests and ...

As the spinal cord usually doesn’t extend to the lumbar spine, this condition occurs rarely. That said, it can sometimes affect the nerves in the lower region of the spine (near the base of the ...

For more information on neurosurgical care at Cayuga Health and Cayuga Medical Associates Neurosurgery, or the Cayuga Spine Center, call (607) 269-0033. Neurosurgery Services of CMA is located at ...