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Something that was most likely there before your surgery... It's nothing to worry about, if that is what it is...
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Which body cavity would have to be opened for a surgery to remove a ruptured disk?
When surgery is performed to remove a ruptured disc, the incision will be made in the back. Depending on where the ruptured disc is located, the incision can be in the upper back towards the neck, or the lower back near the tailbone.
What is a herniated or ruptured intervertebral disc also called?
It is popularly known as a slipped disc
When do you know when you have ruptured disc in lower back?
it hurts
How does a ruptured disc work?
A ruptured disc does not work very well. The disc is between two vertebrae and provides padding between the two also a little movement. A ruptured disc is also called a herniated disc. The two vertebrae often come in contact then and can actually pinch the nerves coming off the court. This can produce a lot of pain and loss of muscle function.
Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone". A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
What surgery is needed for a cervical disc replacement?
Surgery for a cervical disc replacement entails removal of the a portion of the cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc. This procedure is typically done in one surgery and is known as fusion surgery.
What is kyphoplasty surgery?
Kyphoplasty is a surgery to repair spine fracture. In this surgery, a balloon is used to give structure back to a vertebral disc (which is crushed or compressed by the fracture). Then the space opened up by the balloon is filled with bone cement, which acts as bone to provide structure for the spine.
You have herniated disc of c5c6c7.If you have to get one you.Would prefer an artificial disc instead of bone fusion If possible what type of artificial disc is suitable for me.?
no artificial discs! my mom had one in her back and it slipped and she had to rush for an emergency surgery and then had fusion, which is fine.
What is another word or term for a bulging disk?
A more commonly used term for a bulging disc is a herniated disc. This ailment may also be referred to as a slipped disc, ruptured disc, 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 causes a lump in the neck?
If you are talking about the base of the neck that is a large disc and hard. If you just have a ball it could be bone and can be removed in most cases or, if soft you could have cyst and should have it checked out. Please see your doctor.
What does it mean when MRI says sequestered disc measuring 7mm by 15mm?
Your disc has ruptured (beyond a herniation, which is full displacement) and the pulpous material (like a jelly doughnut) has become free floating within the disc space. Options are spinal decompression if you have nerve pain or surgery as a last resort to scoop away remaining disc material or allow the nerve root to exit the narrowed cavity without aggravation.
