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For a bit of background, a spinal disc herniation is a condition in which the vertebrae/discs bulge or distend beyond its usual anatomical position. Many people refer to a spinal herniation as a "slipped disc", while in fact this is not true. A spinal disc cannot simply 'slip' out of position unless very severe trauma is involved.
The term 'posterior' is a medical term meaning 'backwards'. In this context, it means the spinal disc has slipped backwards from the normal location.
A spinal disc herniation can be caused by many different reasons including:
- Trauma (car crash, blunt force)
- Physical strain (from lifting weights, excessive weight-lifting)
- Spontaneously (no known medical cause)
It is also possible for a tumour to force a disc out of position.
Signs and symptoms of a posterior disc herniation include:
- Pain, especially when moving in the opposite direction of the slip (i.e. leaning forward).
- Neck and low Back pain (may be mild or severe, depending on the cause and nature of the injury).
- Pain in "random" locations (thigh, leg, arm etc) caused by the spinal disc pressing on nerves that are connected to a particular area of the body.
- Pain in the buttocks may be common as the sciatic nerve is often affected by the disc affecting nearby nerves.
NB: To differentiate between other conditions, a spinal disc herniation often causes pain that is aggravated by movement and is usually continuous. Pulsating pain or on-and-off pain is most likely caused by a muscular condition as opposed to a disc herniation.
Any changes in your health, including pain should be reported to your medical doctor or healthcare practitioner. If you experience the worse pain in your life, or if the pain was caused by trauma, avoid any movement and call for an emergency ambulance. The risk of spinal injury needs to be evaluated in this case.
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What causes gas in the L23 spine broadbases posterior disc protrusion the thecal sac is reduced to 8.5mm L34 the same as L45 the same in L5S1 with my thecal sac at 7mm AP?
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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.
What is paracentral posterior disk protrusion at T12-L1 causing pressure over the anterior aspect of the thecal sac?
A paracentral posterior disk protrusion at the T12-L1 level refers to a bulging of the intervertebral disk that is located towards the center and posteriorly, which can encroach upon the spinal canal. This type of protrusion can exert pressure on the anterior aspect of the thecal sac, which houses the spinal cord and nerve roots, potentially leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower extremities. The condition may require monitoring or treatment depending on the severity of symptoms and the degree of nerve compression.
What is a displaced disk?
A blisterlike bulging or protrusion of the contents of the disk out through the fibers that normally hold them in place
What is central and right posterolateral disc protrusion spur complex?
It is descriptive term for the degenerative spine on CT or MRI. Central disk herniation means a central and posterior protrusion of disk material. Posterolateral disc protrusion indicates herniation of disk along the posterolateral margin of the disk to the spinal canal. Disc spur complex denotes a combined degenerative process with which the protruded disk is accompanied with adjacent bone change with spurring.
Can a car accident cause a degenerative disk protrusion?
They may be a causative factor.
What is a Small disc protrusion C5-6 vertebrae with mild compression deformity of dural sac?
A small disc protrusion at the C5-6 vertebrae means that the disc between these two vertebrae is slightly bulging. This protrusion is causing mild compression on the dural sac, which is the protective covering around the spinal cord and nerve roots. It may lead to symptoms like neck pain, arm pain, or numbness related to the affected nerve roots.
Focal disc protrusion?
a small protrusion of the disk is caused buy pressure on the spine. speaking to the disk itself if there is a weakened spot in the canula the pressure on that disk is more susceptible to give under the spinal pressure, thus causing it to protrude possibly putting pressure directly on the sciatic nerve.
What is a 4mm posterior disk protrusion?
A 4mm posterior disk protrusion refers to a condition in which the intervertebral disk has bulged or herniated backward (posteriorly) by 4 millimeters, typically affecting the spinal column. This protrusion can press on nearby nerves or the spinal cord, potentially resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness in the back or limbs. Such conditions are often diagnosed through imaging studies like MRI and may be treated with conservative measures such as physical therapy or, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
What is the Medical term meaning choked disk?
Papilledema = swelling and protrusion of the blind spot of the eye caused by edemaPalpilledema
What does paramedian disc protrusion mean?
A parmedian disc protrusion is a type of hernia or bulge in disk of oneâ??s spine. This can occur on either the right or left side. In this type of hernia the width of the base is wider than the apex.
What is a C5 Disk Protrusion?
A C5 disk protrusion refers to a condition where the intervertebral disc located between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae (C5-C6) in the neck bulges or protrudes beyond its normal boundaries. This can compress nearby spinal nerves or the spinal cord, potentially causing symptoms such as neck pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the shoulders, arms, or hands. The condition may arise from age-related degeneration, injury, or repetitive strain. Treatment options typically include physical therapy, pain management, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
