Outpatient Spine Surgery Center

Welcome to the OSSC in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction

Spine Basics is a quick reference to information pertaining to the spine. These pages cover basic spinal anatomy, spinal disorders, and medical terminology pertaining primarily to the fields of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.

This area is divided into two main sections. Section I contains drawings of normal spinal anatomy. Section II features drawings of abnormal spinal conditions such as a ruptured disc and scoliosis.

Spine Basics

Normal Spinal Anatomy

Abnormal Spinal Anatomy

Symptoms of Spinal Abnormalities

Spinal Surgery for your Lower Back

Cervical Epidural Injection

Decompressive Lumbar Laminectomy

Lumbar Microdiscectomy