GENERAL Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic syndrome of neuropathic pain affecting the facial area. It is...
Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia
GENERAL Herpes zoster is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). When a patient has been cured from varicella,...
Coccygodynia (Coccyx pain)
GENERAL Coccygodynia is a painful disorder of the last part of the spine, right above the rectum. The aetiology is...
Vertebral Compression Fracture
GENERAL Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are quite common in the population and are mainly due to osteoporosis. The...
Herniated/Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc
ANATOMY Vertebral bodies are separated one from another with intervertebral discs. The discs are composed of an inner...
Injury of Paravertebral Muscles (Strain) and Ligaments (Sprain)
The most common causes of acute low back pain are injury, overloading, sprain or/and strain of paravertebral muscles...
Facet Joint Syndrome
ANATOMY Joint is the meeting point of two or more bones. The joint allows the movement of bones. The bones of the...
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is typically differentiated in acute and chronic. • Acute low back pain has a sudden onset and short...