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When is surgery called for in treatment for disc degeneration?
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∙ 13y ago
Surgery is only a real necessity when a progressive loss of neurological function is experienced, leading, for instance, to bladder or bowel incontinence or limb paralysis.
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Can car accidents cause disc degeneration?
no
What does there is mild disc desiccation with minimal to mild loss of the disc height mean?
This is the official pathology report description of mild intervertebral disc degeneration. The "mild dessication" means the disc appears slightly drier than normal, which can be related to a mild breakdown in the squishy cushion portion of the disc. The "mild loss of disc height" simply means the disc is not as tall as it used to be, again probably a result of mild degeneration. Disc degeneration is a normal artefact of aging - everyone's intervertebral discs will go through some degree of degeneration if they live long enough. However, disc degeration is considered to be the first step towards a herniated or ruptured disc, which can cause severe back pain and require surgery to correct. If I were in your shoes and had been given this information by a doctor, I would ask what it means in practical terms. What are my risks of a herniated disc in the next five years? Will this impact nerve function? What are signs and symptoms that this disc is deteriorating? Is there anything I need to do about this - change posture, wear a brace, etc?
What is progressive disc degeneration?
Progressive disc degeneration is something that I myself suffer with wich it is the later stages of disc degeneration desease in wich the disc in your back and/or neck start to deteriate it is useuall caused by over working your back .. lifting the wrong way for too long and a whole lot of things but it over stresses the disc and causes them to deteriate and there for the mame of the desease the working mans desease as I call it
What is disc degeneration?
Progressive disc degeneration is something that I myself suffer with wich it is the later stages of disc degeneration desease in wich the disc in your back and/or neck start to deteriate it is useuall caused by over working your back .. lifting the wrong way for too long and a whole lot of things but it over stresses the disc and causes them to deteriate and there for the mame of the desease the working mans desease as I call it
Degeneration of L5-S1 disc 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.
What is protrusions?
Spondylosis is pain and degeneration of the spine. A spondylitic protrusion is the disc tissue that has displaced beyond the disc space.
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 spondylitic protrusion?
Spondylosis is pain and degeneration of the spine. A spondylitic protrusion is the disc tissue that has displaced beyond the disc space.
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 prognosis of disc degeneration without surgery?
Hard to say It would all have to depend on the discs involved and the nerves that pass between them. However the body does not repair damaged discs can grow spurs and cause increasing disability.
Is disc surgery safe for anyone in need?
"Surgery is appropriate only for people who have specific symptoms and conditions. A decision to have surgery should take into consideration results from diagnostic tests and physical examinations, your response to nonsurgical treatment, and discussions between you and your doctor"
Back disc replacement surgery?
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