Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that creates problems in the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem. Infantile SMA is the most severe form. Some of the symptoms include: * Muscle weakness * Poor muscle... [more]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that creates problems in the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem.
Infantile SMA is the most severe form. Some of the symptoms include:
* Muscle weakness
* Poor muscle tone
* Difficulty sucking or swallowing
* Accumulation of secretions in the lungs or throat
* Legs that tend to be weaker than the arms
* Increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infections
* Developmental milestones, such as lifting the head or sitting up, can't be reached.
Back Surgery - Herniated Lumbar Disc Removal
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This 3D medical animation shows the surgical removal of a herniated (sometimes called “ruptured”) intervertebral disc impinging on the spinal nerve and cauda equina of the spinal cord. In this type of back surgery, the surgeon removes the entire disc material.
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