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Generally not, as of late 2012. The intervertebral discs do not have a good blood supply, so trying to suture the ripped bits back together after shoving as much of the herniated bits back in as possible just doesn't go well. The area overall doesn't heal quickly, and when it does it is heavy on the scar tissue that can pinch nerves and reduce mobility.
The current standard of care is to remove the bits of the disc that fell out of the capsule (the "herniated" part of herniated disc) and then evaluate the joint to see what to do - clean out the rest and let it heal, fuse the joint, etc.
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What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
Where online can I find information on hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery?
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
What is C6-C7 herniation?
A herniated disc
A herniated disc is an injury of which part of the body?
A herniated disc is an injury that can occur to your spinal cord and/or the roots of your nerves. It can be extremely painful for one to experience.
Could you Use articular disc in a sentence?
"I think I have herniated my Articular Disc"
Can a herniated disc become a bulging disc in result of an auto accident?
Yes it can
What does neural foramen are narrow mean?
Bulging disc vs herniated disc
What is intervertebral Disc Displacement Lumbar?
An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region. Alternative terms: Intervertebral Disk Displacement; Disk Displacement, Intervertebral; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disk; Displacements, Intervertebral Disk; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disc; Displacements, Intervertebral Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disk, Herniated; Disks, Herniated; Herniated Disk; Herniated Disks; Slipped Disk; Disk, Slipped; Disks, Slipped; Slipped Disks; Disk Prolapse; Disk Prolapses; Prolapse, Disk; Prolapses, Disk; Prolapsed Disk; Disk, Prolapsed; Disks, Prolapsed; Prolapsed Disks; Herniated Disc; Disc, Herniated; Discs, Herniated; Herniated Discs; Lumbar is referring to the lower back L1-L5
Where can one find information on symptoms of a herniated disc?
Symptoms of a herniated disk can be obtained by one's physician. There are also many web sites that offer symptoms of common health problems that list the symptoms of a herniated disc.
What is a herniated or ruptured intervertebral disc also called?
It is popularly known as a slipped disc
Can epidural cause herniated disc?
No. That is just not possible.
What is the average disability rating for herniated disc?
40%
