Category: Degenerative Spine Care

Sequestered intervertebral disc fragments have the potential to migrate both intramurally and extramurally within the spinal canal. There are no particular clinical features allowing for a clear differentiation between patients with atypical disc herniations and those with tumors [rx]. Free Read More …

Extruded Discs or disc extrusion, occur when the nucleus material of a spinal disc pushes completely through the outer edge of the disc or seeps into the spinal column. And, it can lead to lower back pain in many patients. Read More …

Disc extrusions are caused by a weakened disc wall, or annulus fibrosus, rupturing due to age or injury. This outer wall is what keeps the soft, jelly-like center of the disc contained, creating a type of cushion for the vertebrae Read More …

Degeneration Disc means abnormality of bone and joint particularly in the moving sections of the spine (cervical and lumbar levels) is a natural process of aging. This dehydration or desiccation of the disc material reduces the flexibility and typically the Read More …

Nucleus pulposus herniation is the most common cause of sciatic pain and one of the most common indications for spine surgery worldwide.[rx] This condition presents as a displacement of the nucleus pulposus beyond the intervertebral disc space. Nucleus pulposus herniation results Read More …

A disc bulging (protrusion) occurs when the disc annulus remains intact, but forms an outpouching that can press against the nerves. A true herniated disc (also called a ruptured or slipped disc) occurs when the disc annulus cracks or ruptures, allowing the gel-filled center to squeeze out. A bulging disc refers to when Read More …

A bulging disc (protrusion) occurs when the disc annulus remains intact, but forms an outpouching that can press against the nerves. A true herniated disc (also called a ruptured or slipped disc) occurs when the disc annulus cracks or ruptures, allowing the gel-filled center to squeeze out. A bulging disc refers to when Read More …

Cheiralgia paresthetica is compression of the superficial branch of the radial nerve in the forearm. This condition was first described by Dr. Wartenberg in 1932 when he introduced the term cheiralgia paresthetica and reported five clinical cases.[rx][rx] It is also commonly Read More …

S1 Sacral Radiculopathy sacral or buttock pain will radiate into the posterior aspect of the patient’s leg, into the foot or the perineum. On examination, there can be a weakness in plantar flexion. There can also be a sensation loss Read More …

L5 Lumbar Radiculopathy patients will often complain of acute back pain, which radiates down the lateral leg, into the foot. On examination, there may be a reduction in muscle strength with big toe extension (extensor hallucis longus), foot eversion, inversion, Read More …

L4 Lumbar Radiculopathy is considered a group. This group has a marked overlap of the innervation of the anterior thigh muscles. An acute injury in the distribution of L2, L3, L4 will most commonly present with the patient experiencing radiating Read More …

L3 Lumbar Radiculopathy are considered a group. This group has a marked overlap of the innervation of the anterior thigh muscles. An acute injury in the distribution of L2, L3, L4 will most commonly present with the patient experiencing radiating back Read More …