The purpose of the study is to identify genes that could serve as a target for early intervention and treatment for degenerative disk disease. Intervertebral disks from the cervical and lumbar …

Jul 18, 2025 · In most cases of herniated disk, a physical exam and a medical history are all that are needed for a diagnosis. If your health care professional suspects another condition or …

Mar 12, 2024 · Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.

Jul 24, 2024 · 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 …

Jul 18, 2025 · Causes Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration. As people age, the disks become less flexible and more prone …

Jun 19, 2024 · Back surgery can ease some causes of back pain, but it's rarely necessary. Most back pain gets better on its own within three months. Low back pain is one of the most …

The peripheral nervous system sends information from the brain and spinal cord, also called the central nervous system, to the rest of the body through motor nerves. The peripheral nerves …

Jul 18, 2025 · Un disco intervertebral contiene una sustancia suave y gelatinosa en el centro (núcleo). El núcleo está contenido en una cubierta más resistente y elástica (anillo). La hernia …

Mar 12, 2024 · En comparación con la protuberancia de disco, la hernia de disco es más propensa a provocar dolor porque se extiende más y es más probable que comprima las …

Nov 26, 2024 · Spinal weakness or instability. Too much motion between two spinal bones can make the spine unstable. This is a common side effect of severe arthritis in the spine. Spinal …