Disc Herniation: Definition
A disc herniation occurs when the jelly-like center of the intervertebral disc spills into the canal. This occurs when the fibrous outer layer (annulus) which surrounds the jelly-like … Read More
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Disc Height Loss: Definition
Disc height loss is when the spinal discs become smaller, typically due to dehydration. This is a normal part of aging and a common feature of degenerative disc … Read More
Disc Desiccation: Definition
Disc desiccation is the dehydration of the spinal discs, causing them to become smaller and less flexible. This is a normal part of aging and a common feature … Read More
Disc Extrusion: Definition
A disc extrusion, which is another term for "herniation" occurs when the jelly-like center of the intervertebral disc spills into the canal. This occurs when the fibrous outer … Read More
Disc Degeneration: Definition
Disc degeneration is a general term referring the break down and deterioration of spinal discs. These changes include the drying out of the gel filled center of the … Read More
Disc Bulge: Definition
A disc bulge is caused by weakening of the outside layer of the spinal disc (called the annulus), causing the disc to flatten and balloon into the spinal … Read More
Anterolisthesis: Definition
Anterolisthesis is a spinal condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over another. This condition occurs when there is instability in the spinal segment, leading to … Read More
Annular Fissure: Definition
An annular fissure or tear is a deficiency in the annulus fibrosis, which is the tough exterior surrounding the gel filled center of the intervertebral disc. Natural degeneration … Read More