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The human spine is separated into several sections - Cervical means the neck vertebrae. The C6-7 disk is between the C6 and C7 (Cervical) vertebrae.
Depending on the severity of the problem (whether or not the disk is just bulging or has in fact ruptured through the disk membrane (herniated), the problem can be corrected either with facet injections or other non-invasive therapy. However, if the problem is severe enough, it will begin to affect one of your arms (usually the left) to the point where paralysis may set in if it is not corrected.
Staying clear of anything that can potentially aggravate this cannot be overstated. If you further damage the disk to the point where it cannot be dealt with by steroidal injection, NSAID's and bedrest, surgery is the only other option. While the procedure has gotten a lot easier since I had mine done in '96 (my surgery was a fusion of the C5/6/7 vertebrae - those disks had collapsed), it is still major surgery, and you can expect at least 3-5 months to recover, more if they require a bone graft from the pelvic area (never opt for cadaver bone as it has been proven it can transmit the AIDS virus).
Do whatever therapy your doctor tells you - it is not something to be taken lightly, and if the disk is in fact herniated, there will always be a weak spot in the disk membrane. What that means is that you'll always be at risk of another herniation at that spot, even if it heals, because it will always be weak.
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Does disk herniation ever occur in the cervical spine?
can also occur in the cervical spine. The incidence of cervical disk herniation is most common between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. The second most common area for cervical disk herniation occurs between
What is cervical spondylosis with paracentral disk protrusion?
Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the spine involving wear and tear on the cervical vertebrae and discs. Paracentral disk protrusion refers to an abnormal bulging of an intervertebral disk towards one side of the spinal canal, potentially compressing nearby nerve roots or the spinal cord in the cervical region, leading to symptoms such as neck pain, arm pain, and weakness.
Where does a disk herniation most often occur?
A disk herniation most often occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). These are the areas of the spine that experience the most movement and stress, making them more susceptible to injury.
What complications are associated with cervical disk disease?
this condition can also lead to specific problems related to nerve functioning. For example, the outer edge of a disk may tear, allowing the gelatinous material inside to bulge outward (herniated disk ).
Who can diagnosis cervical disk disease?
Cervical disk disease is typically diagnosed by an orthopedist or a neurologist.
How are stars in the disk of the milky way different from stars in the bulge or halo?
The ones in the bulge or halo are older star, the ones in the disk are younger.
What are the risks associated with a cervical disk replacement?
Cervical disk replacement is used to repair the spinal cord when the cervical disks become worn out. Some risks include nerve injury, bleeding, issues with swallowing, and lifespan of the disk.
Can a disc bulge retuns to its normal place?
First of all, there are a great number of theories as to what should be called a "bulge". Before MRI, physicians could see an herniated disk with a special x-ray study called a myelogram, in which dye is injected. When MRI came about, all kinds of soft tissues were seen for the first time. Radiologists started describing disk bulges, something that had not ever been discussed before. Different radiologists will differ in what they all a bulge. A definitive article in the New England Journal of Medicine established, many years ago, that a disk "bulge" should be considered to be a normal finding. The healthy disk is elastic. If it were not, our spines would be rigid. In order to allow the bones of the spine, the vertebral bodies, to permit us to bend forward and backwards, the disk must give, bulge and stretch. If one bends forward, it must bulge in the front and straighten in the back. In the standing position, the weight of the body might cause circumferential bulging. In a large percentage of the population, the disk will have some degree of bulge, normally, even when lying flat, as on the MRI table. A disk bulge should not be confused with an herniation. A disk bulge should not be treated. Unfortunately, there are practitioners who will make a big thing of this normal MRI finding, and try to convince their patients that the cause of pain has been found and that the bulge needs to be treated. But, since a disk bulge is a normal finding, there is no need to be concerned at to whether or not it will return to its normal place. It is in its normal place already.
Which medical problems can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery?
The medical problems that can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery are all back problems such as rupturing a disk in one's back which can cause the need for surgery.
What are some symptoms of cervical disk disease?
Cervical disk disease affects everyone to some degree, often without causing any bothersome symptoms. However, this condition can also lead to specific problems related to nerve functioning.
What is a disksectomy?
It is the removal of a disk in the spine
Are vertebre and disk the same thing?
Vertebrae are the skeletal portion of the spine Disk is the tissue that acts as a shock absorber to the spine and allows for movement. The disk lies in between each vertebrae.
