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Chronic pain gossary entries beginning with the letter C.
Cobb's Angle and Scoliosis
Cobbs angle is a measurement taken in scoliosis patients. Measuring cobbs angle is done via an x-ray to determine scoliosis curvature.
What are Central Trigger Points?
Central trigger points are one of several types of trigger points involved in myofascial pain syndromes. Central trigger points are related to attachment trigger points.
CAM
CAM, or complimentary and alternative medicine, is a grouping of health systems that is growing in popularity. Although there is some medical research on CAM, the amount is much less than for conventional medicine.
Compression Fracture
Seniors, especially women, are at the highest risk for compression fractures.
Complete Injury - Spinal Cord Injury Classified as Complete
In a complete spinal cord injury, all sensory and motor function below the level of the injury is lost.
Cerebellum
A definition of the cerebellum.
Cervical Discectomy - Neck Surgery
Cervical Discectomy - Neck Surgery
Cervical Spine Fusion
When surgery is the only option, persons with nerve root compression in their neck may undergo a cervical spine fusion.
Congenital
Congenital
Cervical Spine
Define the cervical spine.
Coccyx
The coccyx bone is the tailbone at the end of the spine.
Cerebrospinal Fluid
The cerebrospinal fluid is a protective nourishing fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system. The cerebrospinal fluid is the focus of an osteopathic technique called Cranial Sacral Therapy.
Cox-2 Inhibitors
Vioxx has been pulled from the market and you may want to learn about COX-2 inhibitors NSAIDs and their role in pain management. Celebrex and Bextra are also COX-2 inhibiting pain medications.
Central Nervous System (CNS) Definition
The definition of central nervous system (CNS) which consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Computed Tomography
Definition of computed tomography.
Chronic Pain Definition
Definition of chronic pain.

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