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What is displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy?
Displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy refers to a condition where the disc between two lumbar vertebrae shifts or protrudes, but does not cause compression or damage to the spinal cord. Symptoms can include back pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery.
What is located between the vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae. These discs act as cushions and provide flexibility to the spine, allowing for movement and protecting the bones from rubbing against each other.
Is there any disc between S1 and S2 vertebrae?
No. The L5-S1 Intervertebral disc is the last disc in the spine because the 5 segments of the sacrum and the 4 segments of the coccyx are fused (though they are seperated from each other by a ligament).
What is the the spongy material found between the vertebrae called?
This spongy material is called the "VERTEBRAL BODY" ; ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer, second edition, 2007
Where is fibrocartilage found in the body?
Fibrocartilage is found in structures that require both strength and flexibility, such as the intervertebral discs in the spine, the knee joint meniscus, and the attachment sites of tendons and ligaments to bone.
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 do you use Intervertebral disk in a sentence?
The intervertebral disc has undergone compression.
Is the intervertebral disc made up of hyaline cartilage?
No, the intervertebral disc is not made up of hyaline cartilage. The intervertebral disc is composed of fibrocartilage, which is a specialized type of cartilage that is tough and able to withstand compressive forces in the spine.
What are the name of the fibrocartilage pads between adjacent bodies of the vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs
What is discogenic disease?
Diseases of the Intervertebral Disc producing Backache.
The major function of the intervertebral disc is to?
absorb shock
What is a herniated or ruptured intervertebral disc also called?
It is popularly known as a slipped disc
What is a Bryan disc?
The Bryan disc is a flexible disc or ring of titanium and Teflon that is used to replace the intervertebral disc in patients with degenerative disc disease.
What classification does intervertebral disc disease fall under?
Neurologic
What is significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 with minor diffuse disc bulge?
Significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 is a nerve impingement which may be painful or cause loss of feeling. A minor diffuse disc bulge is a minor bulge of the affected disc.
Where is the intervertebral disc?
They have none since they don't have backbones which are comprised of discs.
What are the two parts to the intervertebral disk?
The two parts of the intervertebral disc are the nucleus pulposus and the annulus fibrosis. The nucleus pulposus is considered the central portion while the annulus fibrosis is the anterior area of the disc.
