Spinal Inflammation
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When there is persistent back pain, stiffness, or discomfort that radiates to the arms or legs, an evaluation is worthwhile, since these may be related to inflammation of the spine. This term describes an inflammatory process that affects the structures of the spinal column, with various possible causes.
How it may present: localized or spreading pain, stiffness especially at rest or upon waking, limited movement and, in some cases, tingling in the extremities.
What lies behind it: it may be due to infectious processes, rheumatic conditions, or wear of the vertebral structures, among other origins that are worth studying.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon evaluates cases in which nerve structures are affected or a specialized study of the spine is required. When symptoms do not subside, seeking that evaluation helps identify the cause more precisely.
Data on 78 doctors who treat spinal inflammation
Which specialist treats spinal inflammation?
Spinal inflammation is treated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in diagnosing and managing spine conditions. If you have persistent pain or neurological symptoms, see this specialist. Find one.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spinal inflammation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Frequently asked questions
What is spinal inflammation?
When there is persistent back pain, stiffness, or discomfort that radiates to the arms or legs, an evaluation is worthwhile, since these may be related to inflammation of the spine. This term describes an inflammatory process that affects the structures of the spinal column, with various possible ca...
Which doctor treats spinal inflammation?
Spinal inflammation is treated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in diagnosing and managing spine conditions. If you have persistent pain or neurological symptoms, see this specialist. Find one.