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| | Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease -- Recommendations and Resources |
 | | Disc degeneration can lead to disorders such as spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal that houses the spinal cord and nerve roots; can be ''lumbar'' or ''cervical''), spondylolisthesis (forward slippage of the disc and vertebra), and retrolisthesis (backward slippage of the disc and vertebra) (Fig. | | | Actually, DDD is not a disease but, rather, a degenerative condition that can be painful and can greatly affect your quality of life. | | | Initial treatment in lumbar disc disease is bedrest (although growing number of studies shows that it makes little difference) and pain relieving medications. |
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http://www.becomingapediatrician.com/health/89/lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease.html
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| | Lumbar Disc Disease - NeuroHaven |
| | Lumbar disc patients are unique in that many of them rely completely on the health of their lower back for their work and hence their families well-being. | | | Lumbar disc disease and other lumbar conditions are treated by our doctors. | | | Most lumbar disc patients do not need surgery and our patients are testimony to that. |
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http://www.neurohaven.com/disc1.htm
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| | eMedicine - Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease : Article by Rajeev K Patel, MD |
| | Palpation of the lumbar paraspinals and spine stabilizers may elicit tenderness, as these muscles may be tight, have active or latent trigger or tender points, or be in reactive muscle spasm. | | | Patients with a surgical history of lumbar arthrodesis, lumbar diskectomy, or lumbar laminectomy have changes in lumbar spine biomechanics resulting in susceptibility to diskogenic disease. | | | Bogduk N: The innervation of the lumbar spine. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic67.htm
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| | Between May 4, 1993 and June 14, 1993, the veteran's service-connected lumbar disc disease was manifested by objective findings of possible left foot drop on the left, positive straight leg raising on the left, and deep tendon reflexes of 2/1 in the ankles. | | | On examination of the skin, a midline lower lumbar surgical incision was noted to be well-healed. | | | An assessment of acute lumbar muscle group spasm/sprain with history of discogenic syndrome was given. |
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http://www.va.gov/VetApp99/files2/9919766.txt
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| | Lumbar Disc Disease |
| | Because the front and back of the disc space are reinforced by ligaments, most protrusions occur to either side and press on the nerve instead of the spinal cord, which is why symptoms mainly occur in only one leg. | | | It is important to recognize that the prescence of a disc bulge or protrusion does not necessarily require surgical intervention. | | | Symptoms of cervical disc disease include back and leg pain, which may radiate down into the hand. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/neurosurgery/sections/ldisc.cfm
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| | Lumbar degenerative disc disease |
| | A lumbar fusion is a type of back surgery that places bone either in the front (disc space) and/or along the back (posterolateral gutter) of the spine so that the bone grows together and fuses the spine. | | | With any type of surgery, the specific technique used is largely dependent on the surgeon’s experience and his or her comfort level with the approach. | | | For patients who are unable to function because of the pain, or who are frustrated with their activity limitations, lumbar spinal fusion surgery is an option. |
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http://members.aol.com/alfragamus/DegenDisc.htm
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| | Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease |
| | The goal of dynamic lumbar stabilization exercise is to retrain the small muscles of the spine (proprioceptive muscles) to maintain the torso in a stable/comfortable position. | | | At the same time, it is important to incorporate Physical Therapy to address the biomechanical component (microinstability) with dynamic lumbar stabilization exercises, hamstring stretching and low-impact aerobic conditioning. | | | For more information about Degenerative Disc Disease and other spine related issues, we recommend www.Spine-Health.com, a comprehensive resource appropriate for anyone seeking information about back pain. |
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http://www.neurospinewi.com/newsletters/LumbarDDD.html
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| | angelzurc2003's Xanga Site |
| | Lumbar disc disease occurs in the lumbar area of the spine. | | | The cervical area consists of seven bony parts in the neck; the thoracic spine consists of 12 bony parts in the back area; the lumbar spine consists of five bony segments in the lower back area; five sacral bones (fused into one bone, the sacrum); and four coccygeal bones (fused into one bone, the coccyx). | | | As the disc continues to degenerate, or with continued stress on the spine, the inner nucleus pulposus may actually rupture out from the annulus. |
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http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=angelzurc2003
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| | Lumbar Disc Disease: The Natural History |
| | There is suitable evidence to underscore that discectomy (or microdiscectomy) affects the disease outcome in a manner that exceeds the expected outcomes associated with the natural history alone. | | | In numerous studies investigators have demonstrated that, during lumbar surgeries performed after administration of a local anesthesia, pressure to the anulus fibrosis results in low-back pain. | | | There is no definitive information regarding the incidence or prevalence of disc herniations in a sizable population that would define the norm. |
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http://www.sanjoaquinhospital.org/education/cme/lumbardiscdiseasearticle.html
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| | spinal stenosis/lumbar disc disease |
| | I have spinal stenosis and lumbar degnerative dics disease - two epidurals didnt work, tried neural foramen block and have moderate relief with leg and back pain - tried all prescriptions, now on celebrex and physical therapy exercise program - surgeon suggestions next option: facetectomy discectomy and PLIF surgery with cage. |
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http://www.lowback-pain.com/discussiongroup/_disc1/00000444.htm
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| | The October 1990 VA neurological examination concluded that the veteran had degenerative changes of his lumbar spine which were post- traumatic in nature and that he had lumbar radiculopathies which were most likely secondary to his traumatic injury in January 1989. | | | X-rays of the veteran's spine, taken during an April 1990 VA treatment session, revealed degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and a normal lumbar spine. | | | Following his back injury in 1969, service medical records from 1970 showed a history of compression fracture of his lumbar spine and noted that injury could not be entirely ruled out as being related to the small, detached, opaque process noted at the anterior rim of the superior vertebral plate at L-4. |
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http://www.va.gov/vetapp/files3/9420280.txt
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| | UCLA NEUROSURGERY Spinal Disorders & Diseases |
| | Some of the muscle overlying the bone which forms the back of the spinal canal, called the lamina, is separated off the bone. | | | Fusion surgery may be necessary to relieve back pain in this condition. | | | Specific nerve roots supply a group of muscles and a dermatomal skin sensory distribution. |
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http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Spinal/SpinalDis_3.html
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| | The Atlantic Orthopedic Group of Physicians Treat Musculo-Skeletal Injuries and Dysfunction |
| | I do not think it is a test that all patients with degenerative disc disease need, and by no means should every patient that has a positive pain response on discography have a spinal fusion. | | | The approach of fusion is controversial for degenerative disease of the lumbar disc. | | | In this approach the patient had the lumbar disc that was defective removed anteriorly via an approach through the abdomen, and then had a piece of bone placed across that vertebral disc space. |
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http://www.atlanticorthopaedics.com/lddd.htm
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| | Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease |
| | DDD may also cause mechanical pain, which results from the degeneration of the disc (the "shock absorber") leading to bones in the spine pressing against each other. | | | Hot/cold therapy and gentle massage can also be beneficial for low back pain. | | | The surgical procedure is likely to include a discectomy (removal of the degenerated disc) and interbody fusion (fusing together of the vertebrae above and below the removed disc). |
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http://www.scoliosisassociates.com/subject.php?pn=lumbar-degenerative-disc-002
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| | Back.com - Causes - Mechanical Disorders - Degenerative Disc Disease |
| | The combination of damage to the intervertebral discs, the development of bone spurs, and a gradual thickening of the ligaments that support the spine can all contribute to degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. | | | However, not everyone who has degenerative changes in their lumbar spine has pain. | | | For most people who do not have evidence of nerve root compression with muscle weakness, the first line of therapy includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy. |
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http://www.back.com/causes-mechanical-degenerative.html
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| | eMedicine - Lumbar Disc Disease : Article by Kamran Sahrakar, MD |
| | Unfortunately, a rather large fraction of individuals who have had surgery for lumbar disc disease have recurrent or residual pain, which can be a significant challenge to treat. | | | Hardy RW: Extradural Cauda Equina and Nerve Root Compression from Benign Lesions of the Lumbar Spine. | | | The role of stabilization in lumbar disc surgery is very unclear. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2902.htm
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| | Oregon Judicial Department Appellate Court Opinions |
| | The worker cannot carry the burden of proving that an injury or occupational disease is compensable merely by disproving other possible explanations of how the injury or disease occurred. | | | The board rejected that argument, pointing to Matteri's explanation that "claimant had a significant history of a herniated nucleus pulposus and [Matteri's belief that] there was lumbar degenerative disease associated with the previous surgical level at L5-S1." | | | Here, Matteri "suspected" and "assumed with medical probability that there is some degree of lumbar disc degenerative disease associated with the [L5-S1] level." See ___ Or App at ___ (slip op at 2) (emphasis added). |
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| | Lumbar Disc Disease and Artificial Disc Replacement |
| | Much still must be studied to fully appreciate the benefits and risks of total disc replacement and patients considering this treatment should seek opinions from spine surgeons fully appraised of the issues and ones that preferably are involved in the evaluation studies of total disc replacement. | | | But, overall, I feel that this is a significant advance in the treatment of disc degeneration and will provide an alternative surgical option in the spine armamentarium. | | | In the setting of an individual who has continued to have significant mechanical low back pain despite all reasonable non-operative means and whose quality of life has been significantly lessened because of the continual pain, the artificial disc does provide a surgical option that I feel is beneficial over that of fusion procedures. |
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http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2642.html
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| | Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Disc Disease |
| | This pain will have a burning quality whereas sciatic pain is generally sharp and knifelike. | | | Symptoms include sciatic irritation (pain radiating below the buttock into the leg), and pain is increased with sitting, coughing, sneezing, and relieved when lying down. | | | A short period of bed rest with analgesics, mild muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs (NSAID's). |
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http://www.ncpainmanagement.com/LowBackPainConservative.htm
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| | Lumbar disc disease, Family Guide to Neuromedicine |
| | The nerves may become irritated, resulting in pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the leg or foot. | | | If your health-care provider suspects you have lumbar disc herniation or lumbar disc disease, you may need a thorough medical history, physical exam plus one or more of the following: | | | They help to support the torso and allow bending movements of the body. |
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http://www.muhealth.org/~neuromed/lumbardisc.shtml
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| | The lumbar spine consists of bones separated by cushioning discs | | | No surgical technique has been shown to be better than any other as far a long-term results are concerned. | | | Try a JAVA-based outcome predictor for lumbar disc surgery. |
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http://www.neurosurgery-neff.com/Disc_Disease.html
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| | Back Pain - Herniated Lumbar Disc |
| | Emphasizing a non-surgical team approach to spine&; sports and occupational injuries&; as well as degenerative and musculoskeletal disorders, our physicians, physical therapists and functional performance specialists treat all age groups to restore optimal function through aggressive pain management and functional rehabilitation. | | | The Leading Spine Directory for spine treatment. Lumbar, sciatica&; herniated disc, sciatica&; spine&; back, leg, knee, neck pain&; laminectomy, pinched nerve&; neurosurgery, arthroscopic, endoscopic, arthroscopic surgery&; knee surgery | | | The Fort Lee Surgery Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Interventional Pain Management is the East Coast pioneer of outpatient minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery&; Painful herniated discs can often be treated in an hour, if our careful diagnosis confirms you are a candidate for lumbar or cervical endoscopic discectomy&; |
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http://forbackpainonly.com/herniatedlumbardisc
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| | Lumbar Disc Disease Clinical Resources |
| | Specific Injuries of the Lumbar Spine: Access document | | | Chapter 429 - Mechanical and Other Lesions of the Spine, Nerve Roots, and Spinal Cord: Access document | | | Chapter 34 - Spinal Anatomy and Surgical Approaches: Access document |
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http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/orthopedics/back/lumbar-disc-disease.htm
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| | Dr. Hudgins Gamma Knife and Spinal Surgery Dallas,TX |
| | Comment: Prediction of results of lumbar disc surgery by preoperative psychological testing. | | | Trans-orbital approach to the middle cerebral artery of the squirrel monkey: a technique for experimental cerebral infarction applicable to ultrastructural studies. | | | Chapter 100.Posterior Microoperative Treatment of Cervical Disc Disease. |
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| | Lumbar disc disease |
| | The disc compresses, pinching nerves and placing stress upon the spine. | | | Lubar-disc disease causes about one-third of all back pain. | | | Chiro-manis treatment manual for lumbar disc protrusions and other low back conditions |
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http://jointash21.com/4C756D62617220646973632064697365617365
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| | lumbar disc disease - Great Web Site |
| | It is time to take an action, we offer you the best available back pain treatment - woconnor@inreach.com | | | lumbar disc disease, conference, Trusting, Winning, positive, Simplicity,fortunately, consolidation, Happiness, Simplicity, |
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| | Delv.co.uk: degenerative disc disease websites in the UK |
| | Symptom elimination in one to three weeks for lower back pain, back pain and neck pain from Degenerative Disc Disease with a sustained pain-free period without further treatment. | | | Browse our Medical Practitioners and Specialists in your area, and start inquiring for treatment, costs, and appointment online. | | | Delv.co.uk: degenerative disc disease websites in the UK Viewing Results for "degenerative disc disease" - Showing 1 - 0 |
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http://www.uk-fitness-equipment.co.uk/fitness/degenerative_disc_disease.html
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| | HUM-MOLGEN: Lumbar Disc Disease |
| | Shiro Ikegawa (RIKEN Laboratory for Bone and Joint Diseases, Tokyo, Japan) | | | Lumbar disc disease, caused by degeneration of intervertebral discs of the lumbar spine, is a primary cause of lower back pain. | | | A genetic variation associated with susceptibility to lumbar disc disease, one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders has been identified in a study published in the June 2005 issue of Nature Genetics. |
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| | lumbar disc disease - This is the Best Web Site |
| | I would just like to express my deepest gratitude of your gift and talent for back pain treatment. | | | I now have a rational basis for my symptoms and an effective way to resolve the pain. | | | lumbar disc disease - This is the Best Web Site |
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http://www.backpainoconnor.com/lumbardiscdiseaseL09.html
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| | Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Spine - Video |
| | Heary discusses the causes and treatment of this disease. | | | • Degenerative Disc Disease and Low Back Pain | | | In this Spine Chat, Dr. Robert Heary is interviewed by SpineUniverse VP of Content, Mr. |
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| | AANS Marketplace > HOME |
| | Modern Techniques and Future Trends in Lumbar Interbody Fusion DVD |
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