Lumbar Disc Disease

Lumbar Spine Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:06 -0800

A lumbar spine fusion is a type of back surgery designed to treat low back pain from degenerative disc disease. It is called a “spine fusion” because the surgery involves placing small morsels of bone either in the front of the spine (in the disc space) and/or along the back of the spine (in the posterolateral gutter) so that the bone grows together and fuses that section of the spine.

Charité Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:24 -0800

Patients who fit specific criteria may be good candidates for the Charité artificial disc replacement surgery. Other criteria to assess whether or not a patient is a good candidate for the procedure is more subjective and should be discussed with the patient’s treating physician.

Spinal Fusion: A Quick History

Ben Parr — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:10:26 -0700

Fusion surgery for the treatment of lower back pain has been done since the early 1900’s. At that time, spine fusion procedures were done to limit the deformity created by tuberculosis infections, and it was found that not only did the fusion procedure limit the deformity, it also reduced the patient’s low back pain as well.

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options

Ben Parr — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:50:20 -0700

For most people, degenerative disc disease can be successfully treated with conservative (meaning non-surgical) care consisting of medication to control inflammation and pain (either oral or injection), and physical therapy and exercise. Surgery is only considered when patients have not achieved relief over six months of conservative care and/or are significantly constrained in performing everyday activities.

Multilevel Spinal Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:07 -0800

Multilevel fusion as a primary treatment for low back pain from degenerated discs is a controversial topic in spine medicine. In certain instances, a two level spinal fusion may be an effective treatment for debilitating back pain from two degenerated lumbar discs. However, lumbar fusion of three or more levels of the low back as a primary treatment for back pain is rarely recommended, and many surgeons recommend against it in all cases of multilevel degenerative disc disease.

The Truth About Sciatica

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Understanding the true nature of sciatica

The term sciatica is oftentimes used incorrectly to explain leg pain, low back pain and other sciatica symptoms. It's a condition so widespread that many people think they can self-treat it or just follow another person's advice for how to relieve the pain.

Treating Chronic Low Back Pain from Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease - Patients' Advice

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

My family has been there for me through the pain

I am 22-yr female diagnosed with DDD over a year ago. After years of increasing pain in sports through high school (seeking aid from athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, etc), I finally had a doctor who had tests done and referred me to Mayo Clinic. Mayo, being so renowned, did nothing for me. I went to the Twin Cities Spine Center, where I had x-rays done. They sent me to St. Cloud to have a CTScan. They gave me two MRIs.
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The "Degenerative Cascade" of a Degenerating Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

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Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

Degen. Disc Disease Info:

Degenerative disc disease is frequently the cause of low back pain, especially in young adults.

Pain from Degenerative Disc Disease

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

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Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Degenerative disc disease refers to a syndrome in which a compromised disc causes low back pain. Lumbar degenerative disc disease usually starts with a torsional (twisting) injury to the lower back, such as when a person rotates to put something on a shelf or swing a golf club. However, the pain is also frequently caused by simple wear and tear on the spine.