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.
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
Disc desiccation is the loss of fluid in the intervertebral discs. When this occurs at each lumbar lore, the disc is not herniated or bulging and there is no surgical treatment.
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.
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone". A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
The intervertebral disc has undergone compression.
A reduced L5-S1 intervertebral disc space can result from several factors, including degenerative disc disease, which involves the breakdown of the disc's cartilage and loss of hydration, leading to a decrease in disc height. Additionally, herniation or bulging of the disc can compress the space between the vertebrae. Other contributing factors may include age-related changes, trauma, or repetitive stress on the lumbar spine. These changes can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and other complications.
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.
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Diseases of the Intervertebral Disc producing Backache.
A small right central extrusion below the disc space at C6-7 refers to a herniated intervertebral disc material that has protruded from the disc's center towards the right side and is located below the C6-C7 vertebral disc. This condition can potentially compress nearby spinal nerves or the spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or neck. Treatment options may include conservative measures like physical therapy or pain management, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
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