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	Announcements by Administrators Important announcements for all to read! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	3	Aug 8^th, 2010, 12:05pm by admin In: Knee Replacement
	Announcements Made by Members of Spine Talk Members will make important announcements about surgeries, birthdays, anniversaries, anything that they find important in their lives..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	1	2	Apr 11^th, 2012, 10:38pm by TarlovCanada
	Announcement About Drugs from Med Watch Read the complete MedWatch 2007 Safety summary, including a link to the FDA Public Health Advisory regarding each particular issue Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	22	24	Jul 3^rd, 2009, 9:57pm by admin
	Clinical Trials Announcement of new clinical trials as I find them or they are announced! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	11	221	Jun 18^th, 2013, 8:32pm by Geraldine In: TFAS™ Total Facet Arthroplasty System™ Clinical Tr
	New Technology / Treatments / Studies / Waiting for FDA Approval Read about new and innovative treatments, studies, technology awaiting FDA Approval Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	7	Jan 24^th, 2013, 10:08am by admin In: Complications and surgical revision for failed dis

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Welcome To Spine Talk!
	Welcome to Spine Talk! A simple board to welcome new members to the board! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	21	22	Apr 3^rd, 2007, 2:54pm by admin In: Welcome to recent new members!
	Guidelines Guidelines to follow for posting to the forum. Moderator: admin	1	1	Jun 20^th, 2006, 12:24am by admin
	Forum Feedback Discussion of suggestions for the board... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	0	0	N/A by N/A

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Community: Social Issues / Introductions / Getting to Know You!
	Introductions New people introduce themselves here.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	18	49	May 17^th, 2010, 10:59pm by gem0617 In: New Canadian Member
	Coffee Break Stop to take a break and just chat with us.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	14	16	Jun 7^th, 2009, 7:27pm by admin In: 45 Things Life Has Taught a 90 Year Old Reporter
	Gripe .....Grumble....Moan... Message board to just let it all out....Vent ....Share your concerns....discuss with us.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	9	Sep 30^th, 2007, 3:57pm by admin In: Cancer patient trapped in CT machine
	Spinal Problems People talk about their spinal problems and concerns... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	22	55	Feb 4^th, 2010, 9:46pm by kmevans In: throat cramp/pain
	Chronic Pain and Pain Management Discussions about living with chronic pain... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	34	49	May 21^st, 2008, 01:46am by admin In: FDA Panel Nixes 'Abuse-Proof' OxyContin
	Book of the Month Club Read a good book lately?... Want to share it with us? ....This is the place! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	5	5	Apr 21^st, 2007, 11:21pm by GJZH In: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
	Pictures Display your pictures here! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Links to Websites from Spine Talk Links to my favorite boards...and yours....add a link to your board or your favorite board! Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	34	36	Apr 3^rd, 2007, 2:51pm by admin In: Chairi malformations and syringomyelia
	Link to Discussion Boards for Arthtitis Discussion boards for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Traveling With Spinal Problems Travel Tips for Those with Spinal Problems...... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	5	Feb 9^th, 2008, 11:48pm by admin In: How to Buy a Mobility Scooter
	What Real People Say About This Drug Find Out What Real People Say About Drugs Moderators: admin, whalerider, Rycado	3	3	Dec 29^th, 2007, 02:38am by admin In: Drug Interaction Tracker
	Sudoku Puzzles for fun and to keep the mind sharp! Moderator: admin	2	2	Nov 8^th, 2008, 3:49pm by admin In: Website for puzzles!

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Emotional Support
	Depression Message /Discussion/Support for those suffering from depression... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	3	May 7^th, 2009, 01:11am by admin In: Withdrawing from Anti-Depressants
	Anxiety and Panic Attacks Chat about anxiety, support forum and friendly atmosphere for those suffering with anxiety attacks.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	7	May 7^th, 2009, 01:43am by admin In: Questions for Your Doctor
	ICU Psychosis ICU psychosis is a disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar setting experience a cluster of serious psychiatric symptoms. Another term that may be used interchangeably for ICU psychosis is ICU syndrome. ICU psychosis is also a form of delirium, or acute brain failure. Moderator: admin	11	11	May 4^th, 2011, 01:58am by admin

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Health Topics for Discussion
	General Topics in Medicine Enter general medicine questions, articles, or things to share! Information on Wellness and keeping well...... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	16	16	Sep 14^th, 2007, 01:47am by admin In: San Francisco to Offer Care for Every Uninsured Ad
	Women's Health Issues Discussion of women's health and women's issues. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	8	May 4^th, 2008, 01:04am by admin In: Longevity
	Men's Health Issues Discussion of men's health issues and concerns. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	3	May 4^th, 2008, 01:05am by admin In: Longevity
	Medical Essays for Discussion Medical essays posted for your reading enjoyment and discussion... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	8	10	Mar 20^th, 2012, 04:57am by DoreenJ In: Grounding effects on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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Hip Replacement
	General Questions About Problems With the Hips General questions about knee replacement. Moderator: admin	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Non-surgical Treatment for the Hip Non-surgical treatments for the hip. Moderator: admin	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Websites for the hip Websites for the hip... Moderator: admin	0	0	N/A by N/A

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General Topics for Discussion
	Social Security Disability / SSD / SSI Include any information about social security disabilty in this area. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	16	16	May 27^th, 2007, 12:44am by admin In: UPDATE 2-US Medicare proposes no coverage for spin
	Workmen's Compensation Discussion of Workmen's Compensation Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	1	1	Jun 22^nd, 2006, 11:48pm by admin In: What is Workman's Compensation?
	Medical Equipment to Help Make Life As a Spiney Easier.... Message board for those members needing, selling, donating medical equipment... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	5	5	Apr 30^th, 2007, 3:32pm by GJZH In: Anyone Know of a place for fashionable canes?
	Accessible Travel and Leisure for the Spinal Patient Travel destinations for those that are wheel chair bound or with special needs.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	7	Feb 6^th, 2007, 09:21am by admin In: Las Vegas and the Disabled
	Rate Your Doctor / Top Docs / Top Hospitals Patients visit these websites to give an opinion about their doctors and surgeons.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	15	16	Jun 18^th, 2011, 5:37pm by admin In: Castle/Connolly Guide To Finding A Top Doctor
	Symptoms of Disease Find the symptoms for diseases.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	6	Jan 14^th, 2007, 5:21pm by admin In: Symptoms of Spinal Problems!
	Exercise for the Patient with Spinal Problems Different Types of Exercise Programs for the Spinal Patient.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	2	2	Feb 12^th, 2007, 11:24am by admin In: Your Own Aquatic Health Club

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Anatomy of the Spine
	Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine Description of the spine with pictures and words... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	35	40	May 21^st, 2007, 7:01pm by admin In: Anatomy and Nerve Chart
	Cervical spine Pictures of the cervical spine and cervical spinal problems.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	28	33	Apr 6^th, 2008, 7:27pm by admin In: Examination of the Cervical Spine...Video
	Thoracic spine Pictures of the thoracic spine and thoracic spinal problems.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	9	10	Nov 28^th, 2006, 12:19am by admin In: Great Website
	Lumbar spine Pictures of the lumbar spine and lumbar spinal problems.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	12	13	Sep 20^th, 2007, 6:01pm by admin In: Picture of lumbar spine with L6
	Abbreviations and What They Mean Abbreviations and Acronyms for Medical Terms and Procedures... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	13	13	Aug 17^th, 2006, 08:53am by admin In: Understanding Your Prescription - What does it Say
	Glossary of Spinal Terms Glossary of Spinal Words.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	10	Jan 14^th, 2007, 02:16am by admin In: Great Explanations of Spinal Problems

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Diseases of the Spine and Spinal Problems
	Frequently Asked Questions Questions frequently asked about the spine. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	35	36	Apr 1^st, 2007, 1:44pm by admin In: Other Items to Note About a Cervical Surgery
	Surgery Care, Before, At the Hospital, and Afterwards What to do before surgery, expect at the hospital, and afterwards at home..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	14	20	Apr 12^th, 2007, 01:24am by admin
	Ankylosing Spondylitis Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis.. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	5	7	Mar 26^th, 2007, 12:32am by admin In: Ankylosing Spondylitis: Description and Diagnosis
	Arachnoditis Information and articles about Arachnoditis... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	15	18	Nov 3^rd, 2006, 12:00am by admin In: Websites
	Cuada Equina Information and articles about Cuada Equina... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	8	Jul 12^th, 2006, 10:13am by admin In: Cauda Equina Symptoms Because of Arthritis
	Degenerative Disc Disease Information and articles about Degenerative Disc Disease.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	19	32	Nov 19^th, 2006, 11:58pm by admin In: Cervical degenerative disc disease
	Disc Herniation Articles and information relating to disc herniations... Moderators: admin, Rycado	3	7	Mar 29^th, 2007, 11:55pm by admin
	Post Laminectomy Syndrome Information and articles about Post Laminectomy Syndrome.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	8	Feb 6^th, 2007, 12:31am by admin In: Long-term follow-up review of patients who underwe
	Piriformis Syndrome Information and articles about Periformis Syndrome.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	1	2	Apr 18^th, 2007, 2:26pm by admin In: The piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerve
	Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Information and articles about Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	10	19	May 6^th, 2007, 12:19am by admin
	Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome The thoracolumbar junction (TLJ) is comprised of the T10-11, T11-12 and T12-L1 motion segments. This transitional area, interposed between the thoracic and lumbar spine, is often the source of a characteristic pain syndrome characterized by a referral of the pain in the related dermatomes (T10 to L1). Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	7	Mar 29^th, 2007, 02:18am by admin
	Sciatica Information and articles about sciatica... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	17	18	Jan 22^nd, 2008, 8:10pm by admin In: Sciatica and Low Back Pain: Does Physical Therapy
	Spinal Spondylolisthesis Information and articles about spinal spondylolisthesis.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	4	Nov 19^th, 2006, 11:49pm by admin In: Degenerative spondylolisthesis
	Spinal Stenosis Information and articles about Spinal stenosis Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	13	19	Feb 12^th, 2013, 01:37am by olzrmdf In: Cervical stenosis with myelopathy
	Synovial Cysts and Other Types of Cysts Articles pertaining to Synovial cyst and other types of cysts.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	4	Nov 25^th, 2006, 01:37am by admin In: Syringomyelia
	Scheuermann's kyphosis Scheuermann's kyphosis is a "developmental" type of kyphosis, meaning that it occurs during growth. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	9	13	Nov 28^th, 2006, 12:16am by admin In: Great Website
	Articles About Spinal Problems and Treatments Read and share information about Spinal Problems and Treatments. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	8	Jul 3^rd, 2007, 12:34am by admin In: Lumbar Facet / Sciatica Pain

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Management / Tests/ Treatment of Spinal Problems
	Spinal Surgeries Message board for those dealing with an upcoming or performed surgery.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	49	59	Apr 7^th, 2011, 01:45am by admin In: Miraculous Surgery Allows Man To Walk Again
	Spinal Fusion Message board for those dealing with an upcoming or performed fusion... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	24	25	Aug 29^th, 2007, 11:15pm by admin In: About the AxiaLIF® Procedure
	Spinal Treatment Options Treatments and options offered to those suffering with spinal problems..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	27	31	Jul 15^th, 2007, 11:44am by admin In: Lumbar Spinal Fusion Alternatives: Review of Emerg
	Diagnostic Tests Tests used by the physician to diagnose diseases of the spine. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	8	Nov 24^th, 2006, 11:44pm by admin In: Website for EMG's
	ADR / Artificial Disc Replacement Information on the Artificial Disc and new advances. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	33	38	May 15^th, 2011, 04:21am by admin In: Artificial Discs May Be Better Than Spinal Fusion
	TOPS / TFAS: Facet Joint Replacement A discussion board with articles about facet joint replacement, the newest artifical replacement for the spine. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	5	5	Dec 31^st, 2007, 11:47pm by admin In: TOPS Website
	Medications Medications used for treating spinal problems. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	16	21	Mar 12^th, 2008, 11:34pm by admin In: Topamax
	Videos Explain Spinal Problems, Treatments, and Surgeries Explanation of spinal problems, treatments, and surgeries through the use of videos and anniamation.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	3	Apr 17^th, 2007, 3:01pm by admin In: Animations of Spinal Problems
	Alternative Treatments Alternative treatments for spinal problems and pain.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	5	Oct 28^th, 2007, 01:45am by admin In: China experts perform human spinal disc transplant
	Drugs Used To Treat Pain and Spinal Problems List of drugs used treat spinal problems and pain.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	4	Jul 21^st, 2007, 2:36pm by admin In: OxyContin Maker, 3 Execs Fined $634.5M
	Links to Websites of Top Docs/Surgeons Links to some of the best surgeons for spinal surgery.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	15	15	May 15^th, 2011, 04:13am by admin In: Fabien David Bitan, MD
	Studies of the Spine Recent studies of the spine.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	34	34	Jul 24^th, 2007, 12:45pm by admin In: Compare Physician and Patient Outcomes of Surgery
	Questions To Ask Your Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Questions to ask your surgeon about your spine. Moderator: admin	1	1	May 15^th, 2011, 03:15am by admin In: Questions to Ask Your Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
	Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. The chronic disease causes the cushioning (cartilage) between the bone joints to wear away, leading to pain and stiffness. It can also cause new pieces of bone, called bone spurs, to grow around the joints. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	5	5	Apr 8^th, 2007, 5:42pm by admin In: Treatment of Osteoarthritis
	Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as other organs in the body. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	18	25	Feb 3^rd, 2007, 12:03am by admin In: Johns Hopkins on Rheumatoid Arthritis
	Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by body aches, widespread pain, sleep problems, extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms, in combination with tenderness of specific areas (muscles and tender points) on the body. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	9	9	Oct 25^th, 2006, 10:58pm by admin In: Good Websites for Fibromyralgia
	Studies of Rheumatoid Arthritis Studies and published papers about Rheumatoid arthritis Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	7	Nov 15^th, 2006, 12:27am by admin In: Early Infliximab May Put Early Rheumatoid Arthriti
	Studies of Osteoarthritis Studies and published papers about Osteoarthritis Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	2	2	Nov 13^th, 2006, 10:57am by admin In: Meta-analysis: Hyaluronan injections superior to c
	Studies of Fibromyalgia Studies and published papers about Fibromyalgia Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	1	2	Jan 20^th, 2008, 11:18pm by admin In: Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?
	Ongoing Studies of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia Studies and published papers about Fibromyalgia Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Medications for treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Medications used to treat Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	0	0	N/A by N/A
	Links to Discussion Boards for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia Links to other discussion boards on the topics of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Fibromyalgia Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	1	1	Jul 26^th, 2006, 02:31am by admin In: Discussion Board for those suffering with Arthriti

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Neurological Disorders Associated with Spinal Problems
	Multiple Sclerosis Information/Articles/Studies about MS Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	16	22	Aug 15^th, 2007, 12:43pm by admin In: MS Leaders
	Nerve Damage/Neuropathy/ Myopathy/ Discussion and Articles on Nerve Damage.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	9	Nov 30^th, 2006, 7:37pm by admin In: Document about Neuromuscular Disorders
	Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome RSD is a chronic, painful, and progressive neurological condition that affects skin, muscles, joints, and bones Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	9	10	Nov 20^th, 2006, 12:02am by admin In: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
	Transverse Myelitis Transverse myelitis is a neurologic disorder caused by a loss of the myelin encasing the spinal cord, also know as dymyelination.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	27	32	Jul 28^th, 2006, 1:47pm by admin In: Transverse Myelitis and Depression:
	Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / TOS Articles and Information relating to TOS..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	14	Jul 23^rd, 2006, 9:11pm by admin In: List of Doctors That Treat TOS
	Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, which transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	13	Jul 27^th, 2007, 8:48pm by admin
	Pudendal Neuropathy The pudendal nerve carries senations from the Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	7	Oct 22^nd, 2006, 12:05am by admin In: Pudendal neuropathy

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Miscellaneous Health Problems
	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information and articles about Carpal tunnel syndrome..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	15	Nov 19^th, 2006, 11:59pm by admin In: Cubital tunnel syndrome
	Familial Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis This is a condition in which groups of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissues begin to grow spontaneously and produce multiple fatty lumps underneath the skin. These are benign fatty tumors or lipomas. This condition is quite common and is frequently genetic in origin, due to a mutation of the mitochondrial DNA. Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	6	9	Oct 7^th, 2006, 2:04pm by admin
	Gastroparesis A medical term for delayed stomach emptying... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	5	Jan 18^th, 2007, 12:08pm by admin In: Gastroparesis by Mayo Clinic
	Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb The joint at the base of the thumb which allows for the swivel and pivoting motions of the thumb is referred to as the basal joint or thumb joint or (CMC or Carpo-MetaCarpal) joint..... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	8	9	Aug 7^th, 2010, 11:46pm by admin In: STAR Ankle

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Tarlov Cyst
	What Is The Tarlov cyst? Description of the Tarlov cyst? Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	4	5	Apr 11^th, 2012, 11:17pm by TarlovCanada In: Tarlov Cyst
	Treatment for the Tarlov cyst Treatment for the Tarlov cyst Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	15	15	Aug 29^th, 2007, 01:30am by admin In: Hyperbaric Oxygenation for the Tarlov cyst
	Surgeons That Operate On The Tarlov Cyst Names of Surgeons That Operate on the Tarlov cyst.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	7	7	Dec 2^nd, 2008, 12:42am by admin In: Surgeons That Treat Tarlov cyst
	Surgery Outcomes For the Tarlov cyst A discussion/description of your surgery for the Tarlov cyst...Your experience ongoing ...current.... Moderators: admin, Rycado, whalerider	3	4	Dec 2^nd, 2008, 12:41am by admin In: Physicians That Treat Tarlov cyst

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