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Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: A condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk (the nucleus pulposus) is forced through a weakened part of the disk, resulting in back pain and leg pain caused by nerve root irritation. Alternative Names: Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back and then to the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back), and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move). The spinal vertebrae are separated by cartilage disks filled with a gelatinous substance, that provide cushioning to the spinal column. These disks may herniate (move out of place) or rupture from trauma or

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25. Ruptured Disk ( L4-5 ) Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. ruptured disk ( L45 ). http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum_2/SpinalCordInjuryF/10.14.998.45AMRupture

This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. Ruptured disk ( L4-5 ) This article submitted by Nathan O'Tash on 10/14/99. Email Address: bignate66@hotmail.com - Nathan O'Tash ( bignate66@hotmail.com) Next Article Previous Article Return to Neurological Disorder Topic Menu Here is a list of responses that have been posted regarding this article... Sweating (10/14/99) 11:05 PM Strange svmptoms Nathan (10/14/99) 9:37 AM If you want to post a completely new article on any topic you like, click here. If you would like to post a direct response to this article, fill out this form completely... Response Title: Name: Email: Remember that your Name and Email Address are optional...you don't have to enter them! You can remain completely anonymous if you like by leaving these fields empty.

26. Ruptured Disk Causing Spinal Cord Injury No messages are screened for content. ruptured disk Causing Spinal Cord Injury. and guidance. I have a ruptured disk between by C5 and C6 vertabrae. http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum_2/SpinalCordInjuryF/12.12.993.46PMRupture

This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. Ruptured Disk Causing Spinal Cord Injury This article submitted by Tim Morris on 12/12/99. Email Address: tm7562 Looking for info. and guidance. I have a ruptured disk between by C5 and C6 vertabrae. I experience almost no pain. My feet and legs are numb and/or tingling. The numbness sometimes goes all the way up to my butt. The MRI shows a big dent in the spinal cord from the displaced disk. The doc recommends taking the disk out and fusing the two vertabrae to theoretically take the pressure off the spine and possibly return full feeling and function to my legs. Anybody out there had this problem and had treatment? I'd like to hear from you? What are the other treatments?

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29. Medical Encyclopedia: Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (slipped Disk) (Print Version) Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; ruptured disk Definition. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/000442.htm

To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Medical Encyclopedia: Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000442.htm Alternative names Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Definition A condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk (the nucleus pulposus) is forced through a weakened part of the disk, resulting in back pain and leg pain caused by nerve root irritation. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back and then to the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back), and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move). The spinal vertebrae are separated by cartilage disks filled with a gelatinous substance, that provide cushioning to the spinal column. These disks may herniate (move out of place) or rupture from trauma or strain, especially if degenerative changes have occurred in the disk.

30. Disc Disorders, Herniated Disk, Ruptured Disk - Alternative Treatment For Disc D or protrusion of the disc has been called herniated disc, ruptured disc, herniated 5. Kramer J, Wiese M, Haaker R. Intervertebral disk displacement and trauma. http://www.erinelster.com/disc_disorders.html

Case Studies: Disc Disorders Articles: Disc Disorders IUCCA Upper Cervical Care ... Office Map DISC DISORDERS / HERNIATED DISCS DESCRIPTION The intervertebral discs are cartilaginous plates surrounded by a fibrous ring that lie between the vertebral bodies and serve to cushion them. Through degeneration, wear and tear, and trauma, the fibrous tissue (annulus fibrosus) constraining the soft disc material (nucleus pulposus) may tear or become compressed. This squeezing or protrusion of the disc has been called herniated disc, ruptured disc, herniated nucleus pulposus, or prolapsed disc. HOW IUCCA UPPER CERVICAL CARE RELATES TO HERNIATED DISCS Disc disorders are frequently linked to spinal trauma in medical literature.

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HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US BACK, RUPTURED DISK (Herniated Disk; Slipped Disk; Herniated Nucleus Pulposus) MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Sports Injuries GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITIONSudden or gradual break in the supportive ligaments surrounding a spinal disk (a cushion separating bony spinal vertebrae). BODY PARTS INVOLVED Disks of the neck or lower spine are the most common sites, especially between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae. IN THE LOWER BACK: Severe pain in the low back or in the back of one leg, buttock or foot (sciatica). Pain usually affects one side and worsens with movement, coughing, sneezing, lifting or straining. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected leg. IN THE NECK: Pain in the neck, shoulder or down one arm. Pain worsens with movement. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected arm. CAUSES Weakening and rupture of the disk material, creating pressure on nearby spinal nerves. Rupture of the disk is caused by sudden injury or chronic stress, such as from constant lifting or obesity. RISK INCREASES WITH Any sport in which movement causes downward or twisting pressure on the neck or spine. The most common include bowling, tennis, jogging, track, football, racquetball, weight-lifting or gymnastics.

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ruptured disk Images (Click to view larger image) Alternative Names slipped disk, herniated disk Definition A ruptured disk in the back occurs when all or part of a vertebral disk is forced through the bones of the spinal column. What is going on in the body? The vertebrae of the spinal column are separated by vertebral disks that act like shock absorbers. A disk is made up of two parts. The outer ring or annulus is a tough, fibrous material. The inner part or nucleus is a soft, jelly-like material. A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the jelly-like material to poke through the crack. The disk may press on nerves, causing pain and loss of function. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? The location of the ruptured disk determines where a person will have symptoms. Most ruptured disks are in the lower back and cause low back pain. The ruptured disk may press on the sciatic nerve. This pressure causes sciatic nerve dysfunction . The person may experience the following symptoms: decreased ability to flex the knee decreased ability to move the foot and toes in certain directions numbness, burning, or tingling in the leg

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38. Re: Ruptured Disk Subject Re ruptured disk Forum The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Topic Area Neurosurgery General Posted by CCF Neurology MD - AY on December 28, 1998 http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/14380.html

Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: Re: ruptured disk Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Topic Area: Neurosurgery - General Posted by CCF Neurology MD - AY on December 28, 1998 at 10:30:55: In Reply to: ruptured disk posted by Robin on December 28, 1998 at 10:00:36: : husband has a c6 c7 ruptured disk and has had it now for 3 years,the : neurosurgeon I took him to would not do surgery. Said that the disk : would dislove His arms are getting weaker. Will he lose the use of his : arms I need any and all information i can get. He also has a c3-c4 : ruptured disk with the posability of a thoracic herniation. Thanks for your question. It is difficult to provide a complete evaluation of your husband's case without knowing the course of his spine problem, and particularly without the opportunity to see the actual neuro-imaging studies. However, it is not common to not attempt a surgical correction of the problem described in your message, particularly when it is causing motor weakness. If you are looking for a sencond surgical opinion, the Department of Neuro-surgery at the Cleveland Clinic has surgeons specialized in spine (Drs. Kalfas and Bingaman). If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE, and ask for the appointment desk of the Department of Neuro-Surgery. I hope this information is helpful. Best of luck.

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Welcome to .... Advertisement RUPTURED DISK - A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation, or prolapse of a vertebral disc from it's normal position in the vertebral column. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurologic symptoms of radiating pain (to an extremity), numbness, tingling, and weakness. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common. Treatment includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories corticosteroids , and rest. More advanced cases may require surgical intervention (e.g. laminectomy micro-disc surgery Med Help International Search ... Patient Network The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from: (revised: 1996) Advertisement

40. Understanding Back Surgery And How To Avoid It Sometimes a disk can protrude, which is called a ruptured disk. This New research suggests that ruptured disks can run in families. A http://my.webmd.com/content/article/41/1728_50938.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map Understanding Back Surgery and How to Avoid It By Flash Gordon, M.D. What is involved in a laminectomy? I'm a cashier and would like to know how to prevent any more herniated disks. The vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine. A laminectomy involves removing the region of a vertebra called the lamina, which lies right next to the spinal cord. Intervertebral disks lie between the vertebrae and serve as a cushion between them. Sometimes a disk can protrude, which is called a ruptured disk. This condition is also called a herniated or slipped disk. The protruding disk can push on a nerve, causing pain, numbness, weakness or paralysis. During a laminectomy, surgeons sometimes remove part of a disk in addition to the lamina to treat a back problem. Laminectomies are most effective at treating the leg pain that can result from a ruptured or herniated disk. The operation is less effective for back pain. Laminectomies are also used to treat spinal stenosis, a condition in which the area in a vertebra that encloses the spinal cord is too narrow. The stenosis also can cause back pain and leg weakness. New research suggests that ruptured disks can run in families. A genetic defect causes the production of an abnormal protein in the disk. Most likely the protein weakens the disk, causing it to rupture. There's no test available now to determine whether you have this genetic defect. But if ruptured disks run in your family, you should be extra careful to protect your back.

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