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Where can one go to view images of a prolapsed disc?
There are many websites and resources that offer photos of a prolapsed disc. The best websites to get pictures and information on prolapsed discs are WebMD and Wikipedia.
Why did David Tenant have an operation?
He had a prolapsed disc in his back.
What is discetomy?
A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which the central portion of an inter-vertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus, which is causing pain by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves, is removed.
How long does a prolapsed disc take to recover?
14 years if you're lucky
What happened when the disc becomes prolapsed?
There is severe back and leg pain, inability to move
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
How would you describe a prolapsed disc?
A prolapsed disc is another term for a herniated or bulging disc; it is sometimes also called a slipped disk. This bulging or prolapse of a disc occurs when the disc material is torn due to injury (falling), bearing excessive work loads (lifting too much), or as part of the aging process (disc tissue dries out and thins as we get older). A disc is a special kind of cartilage that is found in the spine. The purpose of the discs is to serve as a cushion between spinal bones to absorb shock and allow movement of the spine. Another purpose is to act as spacer to keep the spinal bones apart so there is enough room so that the spinal nerves do not become pinched or irritated as they branch out from the spine. Pain often happens when a disc prolapses, depending on which of the 24 discs of the spine has prolapsed or "slipped." Pain can be felt in the low back, legs, neck or arms, all depending on which disc and where the nerves in the affected area are located. The pain might be mild or severe, and can be accompanied by muscle weakness or numbness.
What is a prolapsed wound?
Prolapsed translates "inside out." (More or less). So when your guts "fall out" of a wound, that would be an example of a prolapsed wound.
What is the medical term meaning prolapse of a kidney?
ptosisplexiaProlapse (pro = forward + lapse = fall) is a medical term applied to things like a prolapsed uterus or vaginal prolapse. It is when an organ falls out of place. A spinal disc herniation is sometimes referred to as a "disc prolapse".
Surgical procedure to correct a prolapsed kidney?
nephropexy.
What other terms are used for disk herniation?
also commonly called a herniated nucleus pulposus, prolapsed disk, ruptured disk, or
What is it called when a gilts intestines are coming out of its rectum?
a prolapsed bowel
