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- Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical incision into the vertebra to obtain access to the spinal cord.
- Back pain
Back pain is common. Some people will develop back pain that is persistent (lasts more than three months). There are many things that you can do to live well with back pain.
- Spina bifida
Folate can prevent up to 70 per cent of spina bifida cases if taken daily for one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy.
- Bones
The adult skeleton is made up of 206 bones, which provide the structure for our bodies
- Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine.
- Joints
A joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.
- Sciatica
Most cases of sciatica resolve by themselves within six weeks to three months.
- Back pain – disc problems
Most disc problems resolve without specific treatment.
- Central nervous system birth defects
Folic acid taken before conception, and during at least the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent around 7 out of 10 cases of neural tube defects.
- Ladder Safety – Mick's story
Injuries associated with ladder falls have been steadily increasing in Australia. As you age you are more at risk of serious injuries from falls.