Clinical Infographics

These infographics describe the diagnostic process of three complex spine disorders: cervical and lumbar spondylosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis. Each clinical infographic illustrates a spinal disorder and its associated symptoms, the diagnostic tests that may be involved in identifying the condition, and possible non-surgical and surgical interventions. All the infographics are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.

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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis

Lumbar Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis