Prolonged exposure to microgravity experienced by astronauts in space is known to cause low back pain and a heightened risk of intervertebral disc herniations following space flight. Jeff Lotz, Professor, Vice Chair for Research, UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses what has been learned about back pain and spinal degeneration. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37079]

Space: The Spinal Frontier

Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore orthopedic medicine.

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Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses symptoms and treatments for trigger finger. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39562]

Trigger Finger: Symptoms and Treatments

Jeff Barry, MD, explains the anatomy of the hip joint. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38809]

Where Exactly is the Hip?

Jeff Barry, MD, talks about when it is a good time for a hip replacement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38807]

The Right Time for Hip Replacement

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Alexandra Chang discusses the future of low back pain management. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38790]

The Future of Low Back Pain Management

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Chun Chan and Katrina Rodenkirch discuss physical therapy and low back pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38789]

Space: The Spinal Frontier

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