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Eeric Truumees, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center
Austin, TX
Dr. Truumees is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

Articles on SpineUniverse from Eeric Truumees, MD

Back Pain Prevention: 5 Harmful Habits

5 bad habits that are particularly bad for your spine. Replacing bad habits with good ones can be difficult. You've got to be motivated to successfully create healthy habits that will help you avoid back pain. Get motivated here.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Type of Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is characterized by joint pain and progressive stiffness in the spine. It is a chronic inflammatory spinal disease.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Type of Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis

It is not entirely understood why rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the neck (cervical spine). Information about spinal rheumatoid arthritis and treament is featured.

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Type of Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis

The type of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that affects the spine is ankylosing spondylitis. JRA is uncommon and may affect children ages 16 years and younger.

Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis

Inflammatory arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the more common form of joint degeneration. This article provides information about three types of spinal inflammatory arthritis.

Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis: Early Diagnosis Important

Early detection of spinal inflammatory arthritis is important to the overall success of the patient's treatment plan.

Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Sometimes treatment for rheumatoid arthritis or other spinal inflammatory disorders increases the risk for osteoporosis. Find out what you can do to prevent low bone density.

Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis Glossary

Glossary of medical terms,related to spinal inflammatory arthritis. Refer to this Glossary to better understand common terms.

Spine Surgery and Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis

Uncontrollable pain and spinal deformity are two complications of spinal inflammatory arthritis that may require surgical treatment.

How do Topical Drugs Reduce Back and Neck Pain?

Patches and creams may be used to treat the pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, neck or low back strain, whiplash, muscle inflammation and spasms, and some types of nerve pain. Learn more about them in this article.
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