Kyphosis - An abnormal increase in the normal kyphotic curvature of the thoracic spine. Click here to read more . . .

Osteoarthritis - Inflammation of a joint usually characterized by swelling, pain, and restriction of motion.

Osteoporosis - A disorder in which bone is abnormally brittle, less dense, and is the result of a number of different diseases and abnormalities.

Spondylolisthesis - Defect in the construct of bone between the superior and inferior facets with varying degrees of displacement so the vertebra with the defect and the spine above that vertebra are displaced forward in relationship to the vertebrae below

Stenosis - Reduction in the diameter of the spinal canal due to new bone formation which may result in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Vertebral Compression Fractures
When the vertebrae (bones of the spine) are afflicted with osteoporosis (a loss of calcium that leads to bone weakness), the vertebra can crack and fracture. These fractures can cause the bone in the spine to decrease in height.