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Do to scoliosis and your l5-s1 disc was broken they took a bone out of your hip and put it in spine?
It sounds like you underwent a spinal fusion surgery due to scoliosis and a broken L5-S1 disc. In this procedure, a bone graft was taken from your hip to help stabilize the spine and encourage fusion between the affected vertebrae. This approach aims to alleviate pain, restore alignment, and improve overall spinal function. Recovery may take time, but it can lead to significant improvements in quality of life.
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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.
Are herniated discs a result of scoliosis?
Although scoliosis, or abnormal curvature of the spine, may predispose one to disc herniation, a herniated disc signifies that the disc (or jelly-like cushion between each intervertebral spine) has moved out of place. When the disc moves out of alignment, say at the L4-L5 level, and presses upon a nerve root, pain occurs, often felt in the buttocks or back of the leg (and this would then be termed sciatica).
Is scoliosis the same as degenerative disc diese?
No. It is a curvature of the spine that can be very mild or severe. In severe cases, a metal rod can be implanted along the spine to keep it straight. In mild cases, a simple exercise routine can be used to strengthen the spine.
What is rotatory dextroscoliosis?
I am not a Doctor, but I do suffer from this condition. In layman's terms, the regular (usual) curvature associated with scoliosis is intensified by a rotation and/or a reversal of the curve, generally noticed with visible bone deformity in the ribcage parallel to the spine and noted in MRI with multiple disc disturbances in the thoracic/lumbar spine. It hurts. It is generally inoperable and does degenerate over time. Mine is compounded by degenerative disc disease and multifaceted arthropathy along with spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I am a 34yr old male of Irish/Norwegian descent. I have no idea if that is relevant, but maybe an inquisitive team of doctors will read about it and contact me with some relief suggestions.Jon OsborneCertified Michigan Medical Marijuana Patientjon@greenkoma.com
What are intervertebral disc?
Think of them as gel-filled shock absorbers between the bones that make up your back-bone, your spine.
What is a disc osteophyte bar?
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.
A disc is what part of the body?
usually located in the back part of the spine
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 multilevel disc desiccation?
Multilevel disc desiccation is a health condition of the spine. This health condition or disease is the loss of fluid between the discs of the spine. This fluid or jelly acts as cushion for the spine against pain. Multilevel disc desiccation is a degenarative disease.
What is endplate lipping?
Endplate lipping refers to the formation of bony spurs or projections at the edges of the vertebral endplates in the spine. This can be seen on imaging studies like X-rays and may indicate degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs and joints of the spine. It is commonly associated with conditions like osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease.
Can you work with a desiccation disc an bulge in spine?
yes
Is contrast always used for MRI of spine?
No, usually contrast agents are not used for MRI of the spine. The most frequent pathology when an spine MRI is requested si discal hernia (lombosciatic, disc protrusion). Then another pathology is searched and/or discovered (tumors, bone lesions), than contrast agent is required for a correct diagnosis.
