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What does herniated mean?
A herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, causing pain and possibly compressing nearby nerves. It is also known as a ruptured or slipped disc.
What does it mean if a disc has a tear?
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What is central annular tear of L4-5 disc?
The discs in-between the bones of the spine are composed of a tough and fibrous outer layer called the annulus fibrosis and a gelatinous inner layer called the nucleus pulposus. Sometimes that outer layer can tear, just like you can get a tear in any ligament or tendon in your body. When that tear occurs at the back fo the disc, but right in the center, it is called a central annular tear. If the tear is bad enough the inner material (nucleus pulposus), this is a herniated disc. L4-5 is the second to lowest disc in the spine, if this disc herniates out it can affect the L5 nerve root.
Which part is involved in a slipped disc?
A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc, occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and legs.
What is a herniated disc and what causes this problem?
A herniated disc means that a part of the jelly center of the disc "gets out" of the disc into the spinal canal, and causes pressure on the nerves. What causes it? There a few opinions about that, the one that seems most logical to me (except the known and obvious reason of just "the aging of the discs") is something called "muscle imbalances", which cause extra pressure on the disc causing it to rupture. The link I added explains it and what to do about it better than me so check it out.
What are the symptoms of a disc herniation?
Herniated disc that are not pressing on a nerve, may be lower back ache to no symptoms. A herniated disc that is hitting a nerve, may cause weakness, numbness and or pain in the area or path that the nerve travels. If your herniation is in lumbar (lower) you may start to get a sciatica. This is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, that shoots pain through buttocks and down the leg and can also cause lower back and leg pain. When herniation is in upper lumber located near bottom of ribs, then your thighs could possibly hurt. Herniation in the neck can cause numbness and or pain in chest, shoulders, and or arms.
What and where is an annular tear which is related to my cervical spine MRI?
The bony spine is made up of bones which stack one upon another. These bones are called vertebrae. These vertebrae are separated from each other by discs. There is a disc between every 2 vertebrae. The discs are hockey-puck-shaped cushions with a capsule very much like nylon tape, filled with a jelly-like subsance (called the nucleus pulposus). A herniated disc is a disc which has a tear in the capsule, from which protrudes some of the jelly-like substance. An annular tear is a tear in the disc. This is what the radiologist says you have when he sees a tear in the disc but nothing protruding through it. The question of whether an annular tear can actually cause pain is controversial. Some authorities say it can, some say it can't.
What problems could a herniated disc cause?
The shock absorber discs between each vertebra are made up of a soft, gel-like nucleus and a hard outer casing. With injury or aging, the disc may tear open, allowing the nucleus to seep out. This nucleus puts pressure on the nearby nerves. This is referred to as a herniated disc. Our spinal cord protects the nerves that send messages to the brain. It is made up of a series of connected bones or vertebrae. These vertebrae are stacked on top of each other forming an ‘S’ shape with the curve being the most at the neck and in the lower back. Each vertebra has a disc between them which acts as a shock absorber. Unfortunately, though there are situations where the spine can be injured and needs surgery. Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment for a herniated disc.
Just had mri says annular tear multiple disc protrusions c5 c6 impenges on cord multilevel spindylotic disease and lft shoulder has a tear also does anyone know what this means and can it be fixed?
I'm not a doctor, but I have been going through a lot of testing and diagnoses since October 2008 when I had a tear in my left shoulder (rotator cuff). I have always had problems with headaches and neck aches, but in March 2009 I started having back pain too. After months of going through the runaround, I have found out I have 3 disc problems (a herniated disc in my lower back L5-S1, a herniated disc in my mid/upper back at T8-T9, and either a degenerated, torn, or herniated disc in my neck at C5-C6.)Annual tear just means the outer portion of the disc is torn, which allows fluid to leak out and put pressure on the spinal cord and nerve outlets which causes pain in various places and may even cause a decrease in function in various parts of the body. I don't know exactly what spondylotic disease is but I believe it affects the vertebrae.Depending on what's torn in your shoulder, it's going to require lengthy physical therapy, surgery, or both.Ask some questions when you visit your doctors.
Is an annular tear considered degenerative disc disease?
An annular tear of the disc is, generally speaking, traumatic. However, over time, this can lead to degenerative disease of the affected disc or discs.
What is annulus?
We all have cartilaginous discs that separate the spinal bones, or vertebraes, from each other. These discs allow for movement within the spine. Each disc has a fibrous outside, called the annulus fibrosus, and a liquid center, called the nucleus pulposus. Think of a disc as a jelly donut. The jelly is the nucleus and the donut is the annulus. If the fibers of the inner annulus tear, the jelly nucleus, which is tightly held in the center, follows the path of least resistance and pushes towards the wall of the annulus. When this happens, the wall of the annulus is warped and appears to bulge or protrude. This is known as a protruding annulus or ,in other words, a bulging disc. If the annulus continues to weaken and tear, the nucleus has potential to eject from the disc. The annulus will no longer be bulging, as the wall has opened and the jelly nucleus has squeezed out or herniated. This now constitutes a herniated disc.
What is a posterior annular tear in L5 S1 disc mean?
A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.
