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RossThere are four different surgeries to choose from to fix a herniated disc. A discectomy removes the herniated disk from the spinal canal. The surgery takes about an hour. The patient lies on his or her stomach for the procedure.
There are different surgery choices for dealing with a herniated disc. One is a discectomy, which is the removal of the herniated disc that is pressing on the spine or nerve. That is the most effective when all non-surgical methods have already been tried and failed.
During surgery to repair a bulging disc, the surgeon may remove part of the bulging disc that may or may not give relief to the patient. This surgery should be considered a last resort, as oftentimes the bulging disc can be relieved with rest, or exercise or other non-surgical options.
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How do you use herniated in a sentence?
Herniated-Verb: I herniated myself when I was lifting items I was too weak to lift. Herniated Disk-Adjective: I had to get surgery on my herniated Disk. Hernia-Noun: I had a hernia.
What other terms are used for disk herniation?
also commonly called a herniated nucleus pulposus, prolapsed disk, ruptured disk, or
What is intervertebral Disc Displacement Lumbar?
An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region. Alternative terms: Intervertebral Disk Displacement; Disk Displacement, Intervertebral; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disk; Displacements, Intervertebral Disk; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disc; Displacements, Intervertebral Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disk, Herniated; Disks, Herniated; Herniated Disk; Herniated Disks; Slipped Disk; Disk, Slipped; Disks, Slipped; Slipped Disks; Disk Prolapse; Disk Prolapses; Prolapse, Disk; Prolapses, Disk; Prolapsed Disk; Disk, Prolapsed; Disks, Prolapsed; Prolapsed Disks; Herniated Disc; Disc, Herniated; Discs, Herniated; Herniated Discs; Lumbar is referring to the lower back L1-L5
Where can I find info online about care for a herniated disc?
Information regarding herniated discs and treatment for this condition can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/DS00893. Another helpful site is located at http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Herniated-or-Ruptured-Disc.aspx
Where can I find official information about a herniated disk that also provides treatment information?
There are a couple of good sources to start with that provide information from reputable medical sources and do tell you about treatment as well as symptoms. The first is found at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001478/ and the second is found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/DS00893.
What causes deformity of the posterior border of the disk?
Herniated disk
How can a young person get a herniated disk?
You can get a herniated disk any time at any age from an injury. It is extremely painful and needs to be treated.
What are some effective treatments for a herniated disk?
"The treatment can often depend on where the effected disk is located, the severity of the pain, and the size of the herniated disk. Some possible treatments include the application of hot and cold packs, 2-3 minutes each for 10-15 minute intervals, or taking anti-inflammatory tablets."
Treatment of herniated disc?
The treatment of a herniated disc typically involves a combination of conservative measures and, in some cases, surgical intervention. Conservative treatments may include rest, physical therapy, pain management with medications, and epidural steroid injections. Surgery may be considered if conservative treatments fail to provide relief or if there are severe symptoms such as significant weakness or loss of bladder or bowel control. Surgical options include discectomy, laminectomy, or spinal fusion, depending on the location and severity of the herniation.
How much money can you get from a car accident and if you have herniated discs on the lower back and herniated disk on the neck?
$10
What drug treatment is there for a herniated disk?
Unless serious neurologic symptoms occur, herniated disks can initially be treated with pain medication and up to 48 hours of bed rest. There is no proven benefit from resting more than 48 hours.
Is randy orton injured?
yes he has a herniated disk
