This means "atrophy" or "drying out" of the intervertebral disc, resulting in loss of height. Spinal discs are normally rubbery round pads that are filled with a jelly-like substance called the nucleus. Normal disks are well hydrated, the nucleus containing 80% to 85% water and the annulus about 80%.
Together with the cartilaginous end plates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, the intervertebral disk forms a disk complex that give structural integrity to the interspace and cushions the mechanical forces applied to the spine. Desiccation is often considered the first stage of spinal degenerative changes, and no longer provides the cushioning necessary between vertebrae.
Answer2: Desiccation is the end result of fluid loss in the spinal discs. The main cause seems to be aging, because as we get older, part of the fluid is lost. This brings about pain that is so severe in some cases surgery is required. At other times desiccation could be caused by trauma such as a car accident or other injury. There is hope because exercise and other things can be done to bring about a measure of relief other than surgery.
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What is spinal disk desiccation with vacuum phenomenon?
It is a symptom of disk degeneration. As the disk loses moisture and wears out, air bubbles form in the space between vertabae.
Is disk desiccation along with bulging disk hitting on nerve roots a disabling combination?
i got a disc bulge, herneated disc about 4 years go. since the injury it has progressed into disc desiccation. it's become very painful and i get spinal injections now. I'm only 19. ):
Is a disk desiccation the same as a herniated disk?
No desiccation indicates some kind kind of break down in the disk itself. Herniating a disc is to have it moved out of position (pinched or something like that) which can in some cases be fixed.
Treatment of spinal disc desiccation?
Spinal disc dessication is a normal consequence of aging. It is not treated unless there are other problems.
What is mild disk desiccation and minimal diffuse disk bulge?
Mild disc desiccation and minimal diffuse disc bulge is a minimal herniation of a disc in the back. These bulges mostly occur in the cervical and lumbar spine.
Does a disc bulge and desiccation affect you for life?
A disk bulge or "bulging disk" is rather common in adults, and often with no symptoms. However, when a bulging disk herniates (opens), it leaks the cushioning material that is in the disk. When this occurs, the spinal cord can become trapped between degenerating bones surrounding the spinal column. As far as how it affects you "for life", if the condition can be surgically corrected, the person may still have pain and limited mobility. Without surgery, the condition can cause the spinal cord to become inflamed and irritated, resulting in other problems such as neuropathy (burning or weird pain symptoms) or tremors. At the extreme, complete herniations can cause the spinal cord to have interrupted nerve communication and could in some cases proceed to paralysis.
What is mild disc desiccation and mild annular bulge?
Mild disc desiccation is the earliest sign of disc degeneration. The disc normally contains fluid, and when desiccation occurs, the disc is dry. A mild annular bulge is when the material in the disc space bulges into the annulus that is outside of the spinal disc.
What is a sequestered disk?
In a sequestered disk, a fragment of the NP has broken loose from the disk and is free in the spinal canal.
What are common causes of spinal pain?
There are several causes of spinal pain. The most common cause of spinal pain is disk degeneration. Another cause could be a herniated disk. Arthritis and poor posture are two other causes of spinal pain.
What body cavity will be opened to remove a ruptured disk?
Spinal
You have bulging disc at L2 L3 L4 L5 with desiccation annular bulging and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight narrowing of the spinal canal Are you a canadiate for surgery?
no
Can you get social security disability for disc desiccation?
Disc desiccation
What are the main risks for artificial disk replacement?
There are a few risks to artificial disk replacement. The most important risk is that their could be a problem with the spinal column accepting the disk.
Is desiccation in salt?
Yes, desiccation is in salt to make thing mummified.
Treatment for disk desiccation?
There are many treatments that one can try to alleviate the pain caused by disc desiccation. These treatments will not normally provide any long-term results. The following are some treatments: medication, weight loss, massage therapy, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and surgery.
How does an abnormal myelogram read?
A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis).
How is a periwinkle affected by desiccation?
To answer your question I need to know what THE HEAK A PERIWINKLE IS AND WHAT IS DESICCATION
What is desiccation?
Desiccation is defined as the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying.
What is posterior disc herniation of the L5-S1 impinging on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord?
Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that particular disk, as well as the L4/5 disk.
What is the treatment for mild disc desiccation?
A disc desiccation is a degenerative condition that can be or become very painful. Both the mild and severe disc desiccation is treated through neurosurgery.
What does it mean when you have disk height loss with disk desiccation and a broad-based annular disk bulge with a fissure within the annulus?
Disc dessication is loss of water content of disc that occurs as a normal part of the aging process, but also occur with pathologic degeneration of discs. This leads to loss of the discs height and makes it a less effective "cushion" between the bones, since it also more stiff. A bulging annulus means the edge of the disc adjacent to the spine (usually) has "bulged" posteriorly and may dent or impinge upon the spinal sac, the nerve roots, or the spinal cord. An annular fissure is a crack or tear or the disc annulus (the outer coating of the disc, as opposed to the center part (nucleus)
Circumferential disk bulge?
Circumferential disk bulge is a condition of the spinal column wherein 50 to 100 percent of the circumferential disk tissue goes over the edges of the ring apophyses. Ninety percent of disk bulges happen in the lower back area.
What is the Antonym for irrigation?
desiccation?
What spinal exercises can you use to fix a slipped disk?
Some good spinal exercises include trunk lifts and planks, as these exercises do not add stress to your spine and help build and strengthen the muscle around your spine. To fix a disk, though, requires professional physical therapy.
What are the risks associated with a cervical disk replacement?
Cervical disk replacement is used to repair the spinal cord when the cervical disks become worn out. Some risks include nerve injury, bleeding, issues with swallowing, and lifespan of the disk.
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