What does Popular Disc Extrusion mean?
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What does Disc Extrusion mean?
Definition and Formation: The tears in the outer shell (annulus) increase so much that eventually that part of the shell is completely torn and the inner soft part (nucleus) protrudes towards the spinal cord and nerve. In this situation, the disc that protrudes from the Extrusion and tear is also called the Extruded Disc.
What does L5-S1 mean?
L5-S1 level is the level where waist slippage is most common. In addition, lumbar slippage can lead to compression of the nerve root or narrowing of the lumbar canal. Calcification of Lumbar Vertebrae: While the L5 vertebra and the sacrum are connected with the disc in the front, they are connected to each other by the joint called the left and right facet joint at the back.
What is a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is when the disc protrudes from the pressure of the spine, causing pain by pressing on the surrounding nerves. The discs can be pushed from one place to another with the effect of pressure, or they can only be torn by the effect of stretching.
What does disc overflow mean?
Hernia can also cause the soft gel-like structure outside the disc to rupture and the soft gel-like structure to protrude. (disc herniation). If this overflowing part presses on the spinal nerves; The resulting clinical picture is called disc herniation disease.
Where does L5s1 hit?
L5 / S1 Discs: Pain in the hip, thigh and back of the leg, heel and lower part of the foot, sensory defect on the posterior side and outer part of the foot. A decrease or loss in the strength of the foot towards the sole may develop. At this level, the Achilles Reflex is affected.
How does the herniated disc go?
A small incision is made in the skin above the herniated disc. Then the muscles on the spine are separated from the bone and pulled aside. A small amount of bone may be removed so that the surgeon can see the pinched nerve. Herniated disc and other ruptured parts are removed so that there is no pressure on the nerve.
What does sequestered disc mean?Sometimes, this degenerated disc pierces the posterior logitidunal ligament at a later stage and extends into the canal, which is called an extruded disc. If the extruded disc fragment falls into the spinal canal, it is called a free (sequestered) fragment.
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