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Welcome to the Patient Education Library of Central CT Neurosurgery & Spine

Sudden Back Pain brochure

 

KYPHOPLASTY INFORMATION

Balloon kyphoplasty fact sheet

Spinal fracture fact sheet

Osteoporosis fact sheet

 

 

SACROILIAC (SI) JOINT PAIN INFORMATION

Lower Back Pain and the SI Joint brochure

Pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be felt anywhere in the lower back or spine, buttocks, pelvis, groin, or sometimes in the legs.  The SI joint is a source of pain in 15-30% of patients with chronic low back pain.

 

Do you think you may have SI joint pain?  Take This Short Quiz to find out if your pain may be caused by the SI joint.

 

SI joint dysfunction visual sheet

 

Dr. Khan is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques, including use of the iFuse Implant System® from
SI-BONE®, Inc., a medical device company pioneering MIS sacroiliac (SI) joint treatment. The iFuse Implant System is intended for sacroiliac joint
fusion for some causes of SI joint pain. There are potential risks associated with the iFuse Implant System. It may not be appropriate for all patients and all patients may not benefit. For information about the risks, visit www.si-bone.com/risks.

 

We also invite you to explore our comprehensive list of resources and educational materials designed to help educate you about the various neurosurgery and spine conditions treated by our practice. Choose a topic below to learn more.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your condition or treatment, please feel free to contact Central CT Neurosurgery & Spine in New Britain, Connecticut, at (860) 225-1227. To request an appointment, use our secure online appointment request form.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation, examination, or medical advice of your doctor. This information should not be relied upon to determine a diagnosis or course of treatment.

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  • Arachnoid Cyst - Brain & Spinal Cord
    Arachnoid cysts develop in the brain and only rarely in the spinal cord.  The cysts develop when a layer of tissue separates and fills with fluid, forming a cyst.  The arachnoid membrane is a layer of the protective covering of ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)- Brain
    Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition that occurs in the brain of less than 1% of all people.  An AVM is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels that develops between the arteries and veins.  AVMs are fragile structures ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Astrocytoma - Common CNS Tumor
    Astrocytoma is a common type of brain tumor.  There are different types and severities of astrocytomas.  They may or may not be cancerous.  Astrocytomas may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of treatments. ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentAm I at RiskComplications
  • Brain Tumors
    Brain tumors are a rare condition that results when cells grow abnormally and form a mass.  Brain tumors may originate in the brain or spread from cancer in another part of the body.  There are many different types of brain ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when the Median Nerve in the wrist is compressed. Nerves carry messages between our brains, spinal cord, and body parts. The Median Nerve carries signals for sensation and ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurgeryRecoveryPrevention
  • Cavernous Malformation - Blood Vessel Mass
    Cavernous malformations are irregularities in the capillaries in the brain or spinal cord.  They are referred to by several other names including cavernous hemangioma, cavernoma, cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM), familial hemangioma, nevus cavernosus, and cavernous angioma.  Capillaries are the tiny ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease - Spinal Cord and Nerve Compression
    Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition that can compress the spinal cord and nerves in the neck.  Intervertebral discs are shock-absorbing pads located between vertebrae, the small bones that make up your spine.  Aging can cause the discs to ... Read More
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    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Cervical Radiculopathy - Cervical Nerve Compression
    Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that results when a nerve is pinched or irritated as it leaves the spine in the neck.  Nerves from the spinal cord exit at various levels from the spine and travel throughout the body.  With ... Read More
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    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Cervical Spondylitic Myelopathy - Spinal Cord Compression
    Cervical spondylitic myelopathy is a condition that affects the spinal cord in the neck.  It is the most common spinal cord disorder in the United States.  Cervical spondylitic myelopathy most frequently occurs in adults because of degenerative changes in the ... Read More
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    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Ulnar Nerve Transposition (Elbow)
    Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow.  Nerves carry messages between the brain, spinal cord, and body parts.  When a nerve is compressed, it cannot function properly.  Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is ... Read More
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    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurgeryRecovery
  • Epilepsy
    Epilepsy is a disorder that is caused by a surge of abnormal nerve signals in the brain.  Repeated seizures are the main symptom of epilepsy.  In many cases, the cause of epilepsy is unknown.  Treatment for epilepsy involves medications, dietary ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplications
  • Hemangioblastoma - Brain & Spinal Cord
    Hemangioblastomas are noncancerous tumors that develop in the brain or spinal cord.  Some hemangioblastomas are caused by an inherited disorder; others occur sporadically.  The tumors may cause a host of neurological symptoms, depending on their size and location.  In most ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Herniated Disc Cervical/ACDF - Slipped Disc in the Neck
    A herniated or “ruptured” disc is a common source of neck pain and arm pain.  Discs are the shock-absorbing pads that are between vertebrae, the series of small bones that make up your spine.  Your cervical spine is located in ... Read More
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  • Lumbar Discectomy
    The regions of the spine are defined by their vertebral curvature and function. Vertebrae are the bones that align to make up your spine. The lumbar spine is located in your lower back. The main function of the lumbar spine ... Read More
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  • Metastatic Brain Tumor
    A metastatic brain tumor is cancer that has spread to the brain from a primary cancer site located somewhere else in the body.  Cancer of the lungs, breast, or kidney, can spread through the bloodstream and to the brain.  The focus ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentAm I at RiskComplications
  • Spinal (Lumbar) Fusion/Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Pinched Nerves in the Back
    The low back is a common place to experience pain.  This area of the back is called the lumbar spine.  The main function of the lumbar spine is to support the weight of your upper body.  The joints of the ... Read More
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  • Stroke - CVA
    A stroke or a “brain attack” is an emergency medical condition.  It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is stopped or reduced for a period of time.  Your brain controls the life sustaining functions of your body.  It ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements

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This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Authors Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and Valerie K. Clark, and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on February 16, 2022. For information on iHealthSpot’s other services including medical website design, visit www.iHealthSpot.com.

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