Lordosis can be also seen in animals, in particular horses and other equines. Usually called "swayback," soft back, or low back, it is an undesirable conformation trait.

ICD-9 737.21 is lordosis, postlaminectomy (73721). This code is grouped under diagnosis codes for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

Short description: Postlaminectomy lordosis. ICD-9-CM 737.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 737.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

Post-laminectomy Cervical Kyphosis. Iain Kalfas, MD. Head, Section of Spinal Surgery. Dept. of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic. Patient History & Diagnosis; Suggested Treatment; Patient Outcome; Community Case Discussion (1 comment . I would have used slightly lordotic grafts, to aid in regaining some lordosis. The cervical plate could also aid in regaining some lordosis. Some surgeons use bicortical screws, which could be considered in this case. On the other hand, I completely agree that .

A loss of normal lumbar (low back) lordosis (spinal curvature) or actual kyphosis in the lumbar spine may produce a symptom called flatback syndrome.

Post Laminectomy Syndrome - Birmingham, AL - Spine and Neurosurgery - Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. specializes in neurosurgical care for the communities of Birmingham, Jasper, Anniston, and Cullman in Alabama

710-739 Diseases Of The Musculoskeletal System And Connective Tissue . 730-739 Osteopathies, Chondropathies, And Acquired Musculoskeletal Deformities

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