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Spondylosis

What Is Spondylosis?

The term spondylosis is used to describe any manner of spinal degeneration, and is more of a descriptive term than an actual diagnosis or condition. It may or may not

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Welcome To Advanced Spine Center

Advanced Spine Center is Dr. Stephen Courtney’s new practice located just south of W Park Boulevard on Ohio Drive. Dr. Courtney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Plano orthopedic spine surgeon and has

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Herniated-Disc

What Is A Herniated Disc?

What we call a herniated disc refers to a disk between the vertebrae that make up your spine. Also called a ruptured or slipped disk, herniated discs occur when the

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spinal-stenosis

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

If you’ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, you’re likely wondering exactly what causes this spine condition and the treatment options available to you. At Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine

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