Herniated Disc – Traumatic Verses Non-Traumatic Discectomy
Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 07:16 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 07:16
The majority of the people who are diagnosed with a herniated disc are not in need of surgery. Only about 10% of people diagnosed with a herniated disc will need to seek surgical options to relieve their pain. The purpose for herniated disc surgery is to decrease the pain and allow the patient to move and function as normally as possible.
A doctor will consider the following before he/she makes a decision to operate:
Herniated Disc – Overview of Treatment Options
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:23 Written by admin Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:23
Once a person has been diagnosed with a herniated disc, there are several options for treatment. The doctor will begin with nonsurgical methods to treat the herniated disc. If these treatments do not work, further discussion will be addressed for the different surgical treatment options.
The goal for treating a herniated disc is to relieve pain, weakness or numbness that occurs in the leg and lower back. This pain is caused by pressure on a spinal nerve root or the spinal cord. Treating a herniated disc will hopefully allow a person to return to a normal work, recreation, and activities schedule. Treatment is also intended to help prevent another injury to the back and to reduce disability from intense back pain.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:21 Written by admin Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:21
A herniated disc could be the cause of mild to severe back pain. The first step in determining the cause of back pain is to contact a doctor. At this point, a doctor will perform an initial exam that will consist of a medical history and physical exam.
Initial Exam
After the medical history and physical exam are performed, a diagnosis of a possible herniated disc will be considered if there is irritation of one or more spinal nerves. In this initial exam, if there is any loss of strength, sensation, or reflexes, the doctor will likely begin further investigation into determining if there is a herniated disc. At this point, further tests and visits will be scheduled. There will likely not be any more tests done during this visit.
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