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The disks in question would be found between the vertebrae where they cusion the joint. Injury or degenerative disease will cause the surface of the disk to deteriorate and bulge. The bulging presses on nerves and can cause paralysis or pain.
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How is a ruptured disk treated?
A ruptured disk treatment can be treated in many ways. A ruptured disk treatment can be treated by using over-the-counter medications, narcotics, and muscle relaxers.
What body cavity surgery to remeove a ruptured disk?
Spinal
What other terms are used for disk herniation?
also commonly called a herniated nucleus pulposus, prolapsed disk, ruptured disk, or
Is a ruptured disk the same as a budging disk?
No. The disk between the vertebra is like a sandwich. It has a filling that we call a disk. If the disk is pushed out a little bit, it is called a budging disk. If it comes out most of the way or all the way, it is a ruptured disk. This is more serious as it can push on the nerves so much so that you will need surgery. The other can sometimes be treated by physical therapy but it can get worse and rupture.
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 wrong with Annika Sorenstam?
Physically speaking, she was diagonsed early in 2007 with a bulging disk and a ruptured disk in her back. She has played a limited schedule on the LPGA tour in the 2007 season.
What is HNP?
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) - medical terminology for the following: Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk A herniated nucleus pulposus is a slipped disk along the spinal cord. The condition occurs when all or part of the soft center of a spinal disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. definition comes from the Univ. of Maryland Medical Center web site.
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Does ruptured spleen heal itself?
Ruptured spleen does not heal itself. You have to go for surgical repair. Ruptured portion has to be removed.
What is migraine neck pain?
Migraine neck pain occurs when you experience a variety of things such as neck injury, ruptured disk, fracture, arthritis, etc.. Neck pain is curable if you visit a doctor.
Can you give a sentence for ruptured?
Water spilled out of the ruptured water tank.
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.
