Compression fractures are caused by one or more of the bones in your back becoming compressed or…
Patient Education
Center
At South Texas Spinal Clinic, we believe knowledge is a powerful part of healing. Our Patient Education Center is designed to give you access to reliable information about conditions, treatments, and recovery options—so you can make informed decisions about your care with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from an injury, or exploring ways to stay active and healthy, our resources provide clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery strategies—helping you make confident, informed decisions about your care.
Patient Education Videos
Our patient education videos are designed to help you better understand your condition, treatment options, and recovery process. These short, easy-to-follow videos cover a wide range of topics to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in your care.
News & Blog
Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and tips on bone, joint, and spine health from our team of experts.
Health Articles
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. This out-of-place disc…
Sports burnout is a response to chronic stress after the continued demands of playing a sport or…
Additional Resources
Glossary
- Cadaver
A deceased human body preserved for anatomical study.
- Cancellous Bone
Spongy bone found at the ends of long bones.
- Cartilage
Hard, thin tissue covering the ends of bones at a joint, allowing motion with minimal friction.
- Centrum
The body of a vertebra.
- Cervical
The neck region of the spine, containing the first seven vertebrae.
- Chemonucleolysis
A treatment injecting chymopapain to dissolve part of an intervertebral disc.
- Clinical Studies
Controlled evaluations involving patients, often required by the FDA before releasing a medical device or compound.
- Cobalt-Chrome
An alloy used in surgical implants, including cobalt, chromium, and molybdenum.
- Coccyx
The tailbone, the region below the sacrum.
- Collagen
A fibrous protein found in connective tissue, such as skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones.
- Comminuted Fracture
A fracture where bone breaks into more than two pieces.
- Cortical Bone
Dense bone forming the outer surface.
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