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What is it called when the central part of an intervertebral disk is forced through the outer covering?
That is called a herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc. It can cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the back or legs due to pressure on the spinal nerves. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, medications, or in severe cases, surgery.
What other terms are used for disk herniation?
also commonly called a herniated nucleus pulposus, prolapsed disk, ruptured disk, or
How does a ruptured disc work?
A ruptured disc does not work very well. The disc is between two vertebrae and provides padding between the two also a little movement. A ruptured disc is also called a herniated disc. The two vertebrae often come in contact then and can actually pinch the nerves coming off the court. This can produce a lot of pain and loss of muscle function.
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.
What is a herniated scrotum?
It occurs when a scrotum becomes herniated. Also, it hurts.
What is a disc extrusion?
Disc extrusion is a degenerative condition of the spine and is also referred to as a herniated or ruptured disc. The condition causes material to leak and from characteristic shapes that can compress a nerve. A disc extrusion can cause back or neck pain.
What does herniated mean?
A herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, causing pain and possibly compressing nearby nerves. It is also known as a ruptured or slipped disc.
What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
Which tissue is involved in slipped disc?
The tissue primarily involved in a slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc, is the intervertebral disc. These discs consist of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core known as the nucleus pulposus. When the annulus fibrosus weakens or tears, the nucleus pulposus can protrude out, potentially compressing nearby spinal nerves and causing pain or other symptoms.
Where can one find information on symptoms of a herniated disc?
Symptoms of a herniated disk can be obtained by one's physician. There are also many web sites that offer symptoms of common health problems that list the symptoms of a herniated disc.
What is the elastic tissue between each bone in th spine called?
The elastic tissue between each bone in the spine is called as intervertebral disc. It allows movement of vertebral bodies and also acts as shock absorber to the spine.
Can you have a another herniated disc after surgery?
Yes, sometimes the surgery doent work for the disk it was meant to treat, and it is also possible to herniated another disk that wasnt treated.
