Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月24日 · A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus.
Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年6月27日 · Herniated disk and bone spurs on spine. As the spine ages, bone spurs or herniated disks are more likely to happen. These problems can shrink the amount of space available for the spinal cord and the nerves that branch off of it.
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
2024年3月12日 · Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain. The inner cartilage of the disk sticks out farther and is more likely to irritate nerve roots. The irritation can be from pushing on the nerve or, much more commonly, the herniation causes a painful inflammation of the nerve root.
Herniated disk - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月24日 · 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 spondylosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年11月18日 · Cracks also appear on the exterior of the spinal disks. The soft interior of a disk can squeeze through these cracks. Sometimes, it presses on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Bone spurs. As the disks break down, the body may produce extra amounts of bone in a misguided effort to strengthen the spine.
Diskectomy - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月24日 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove the damaged part of a disk in the spine. A diskectomy can relieve the pressure caused by a herniated disk. A herniated disk happens when the soft center of a disk pushes out through the tough outer lining. Herniated disks can irritate or press on nearby nerves.
Spinal fusion - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月26日 · 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.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease?
2023年1月26日 · My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what can I do to feel better? ANSWER: Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use.
Facet arthritis - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Risk factors for facet arthritis include age, history of trauma, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, and family history of degenerative arthritis. A careful history and physical examination is often enough to diagnose facet arthritis as a potential cause of pain.
Evaluating the efficacy of intervertebral disk ... - Mayo Clinic
2015年11月25日 · Mayo researchers focused on the outcomes related to the effect and mechanism in IVD regeneration, which include disk height index, MRI T2 signal intensity, type II collagen expression and histologic disk degeneration grade.