Our data suggest that elective induction of labour at term (at 37 weeksâ gestation or more) is associated with a decreased odds of perinatal death without an associated decrease in spontaneous vertex delivery. However, there was an increased risk of neonatal admission to a special care unit.
Thoracic spine x-ray. A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the twelve chest (thoracic) bones (vertebrae). The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage called disks that provide a cushion between the bones. The test is done in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office.
That's a lot of words...what does it mean? Cervical Spine Stenosis (CSS) is a degenerative disease that most often happens over time, with years of wear and tear. This is more commonly referred to as arthritis of the spine. The spinal canal and neural foramen narrow and compress the spinal cord and nerve roots.