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- Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: Whats the difference?
A bulging disk doesn't always affect the entire disk Usually, at least a quarter to a half of the disk's circumference is affected And only the outer layer of tough cartilage is involved A herniated disk, on the other hand, results when a crack in the tough outer layer of cartilage allows some of the softer inner cartilage to stick out of
- Herniated disk - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Rarely, the entire disk must be removed In these cases, the vertebrae might need to be fused with a bone graft To allow the process of bone fusion, which takes months, metal hardware is placed in the spine to provide spinal stability Rarely, your surgeon might suggest the implantation of an artificial disk
- Back surgery: When is it a good idea? - Mayo Clinic
Disk problems Disks are the rubbery cushions that separate the bones that make up the spine A bulging or herniated disk sometimes can get too close to a spinal nerve This can cause pain and affect how the nerve works Overgrowth of bone Osteoarthritis can result in bone growths, often called spurs, on the spine
- Stem cell therapy for degenerative intervertebral disk disease: Q and A . . .
In collaboration with orthopedic and neurosurgery researchers, we are examining the epigenetics in identifying gene expression profiles associated with disk degeneration The purpose of the study is to identify genes that could serve as a target for early intervention and treatment for degenerative disk disease
- Diskectomy - Mayo Clinic
Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk This can irritate or press on nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness or weakness
- Cervical radiculopathy: Its the decision, not the incision that . . .
Identifying the cause of a patient's cervical radiculopathy is essential to treatment selection, notes Dr Freedman While most cervical disk disease is treatable without surgery, if surgery is the best option, it is paramount that the surgeon identifies the specific anatomic problem and develops a surgical plan to fully address it, he says
- Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus The nucleus is encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior, known as the annulus A herniated disk occurs when some of the nucleus pushes out through a tear in the annulus A herniated disk is sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk
- Spinal fusion - Mayo Clinic
Sometimes, surgery on the spinal bones of the neck occurs from the front In the example shown, a damaged disk is removed, a bone graft is inserted, and plates and screws hold the bones together This procedure is called anterior diskectomy and fusion
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