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The major nerve commonly involved in a herniated disc is the sciatic nerve, particularly when the herniation occurs in the lumbar region of the spine. A herniated disc can compress the nerve roots that contribute to the sciatic nerve, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness radiating down the leg. In cervical herniations, the affected nerve roots can lead to similar symptoms in the arms and shoulders. Proper diagnosis and management are crucial to alleviate these symptoms and prevent further complications.
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Describe a herniated vertebral disc due to whiplash injury?
A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of the disc is damaged, the disc may rupture and the gel-like interior leak, putting pressure on adjacent nerve roots causing tingling, numbness or burning.
What causes pain associated with a herniated disc?
A herniated disc occurs when the outer sack partially ruptures and the interior of the sack expands, pushing part of the disc into the spinal canal near to where the spinal cord and other nerve roots are located.
What is the association of disc herniation and sciatica?
Lumbar disc hernias are commonly associated with sciatica (inflammation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back) due to disc protrusion or herniation that compresses the spinal nerve root radiating to the femoral or sciatic nerve.
How can herniated disc affects movement?
Possibly , it relies upon which nerves are affected by the bulge of the disc(s) upon the nerve(s) {Known as Neural Impingement.} .
What is the best treatment for a herniated disc?
If you have a herniated disc, the treatments include over the counter medications, narcotics, nerve pain medications, muscle relaxers, and cortisone injections. Physical therapy may be an option and if that doesn't work, surgery.
What is lateral disc encroachment?
That is the term to indicate that a herniated (spinal) disk material is bulging into the space where the nerve ganglion is or where the nerve runs...
What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
What is deformity of the thecal sac?
A thecal sac deformity is usually associated with a herniated disc, however some thecal sac deformities are congenital. If the deformity is associated with a herniated disc, surgery may be recommended.
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 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 is an average award or settlement for a herniated disc?
There is no average award or settlement for a herniated disc, because so many different factors are involved. Award amounts will vary depending on whether the cause was negligence or not and what actually happened. A range for a settlement amount for a herniated disc is anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000 or more.
What is reherniation?
Well, a herniated disc or "slipped disc" is when an intervertebral disc, (the cushions that sit between each vertebra of our spine) may slip out of place or rupture. If pressing on a nerve this may cause severe pain.
