Disc Herniation Overview

Encyclopedia: Spinal Disc Herniation

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A spinal disc herniation, incorrectly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out. This tear in the disc ring may result in the release of inflammatory chemical mediators which may directly cause severe pain, even in the absence of nerve root compression . This is the...

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disc herniation?
just had my second mri and it shows a disc herniation at t6-7 there is...

Oh yeah, I had one, it is more likely that your Sciatic nerve will be effected before cord compression. Do you have any pain down the back of your...

Asked by sevenriverscrossing - 4 months ago

What is the difference between Cervical Disc Herniation and Cervical Disc Encroachment?
My Mother has a Herniated Disc in her neck, and she may have to have...

CERVICAL DISC HERNIATION:- Cervical herniated discs less common than lumbar herniated discs Cervical disc herniations are far less common than lumbar disc herniations for two reasons: There is far less disc material...

Asked by Kimi - 22 months ago


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