Ask Dr. Tran 05Oct-02 Chronic compressed fracture C-4 05-Oct-02 What are the long term effectsof a bulging disk? 24-Jul-99 bulging disk L5-S1, tingling in feet. http://www.spinalmedicine.com/ask/
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Extractions: 12:49 AM I am praying for you as well, Arminda! May our Father God be with and hold you close to Him...may you see His face and be relieved if it is His will. I will pray that He will honor your wish to be modest by giving you a lady nurse, and that if you do get a male nurse, that God will give you the confidence to ask for a lady. I rememeber praying for a lady to be my examiner while taking an individual test one year, and God did that for me. May He be with you...2 Timothy 4:22.
Medical Terms And Definitions bulging disk (Disc) A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion(bulging, herniation) of a vertebral disc from its normal position. http://www.ofc-clinic.com/definitions/bulging_disk.htm
Extractions: Bulging Disk (Disc) A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging, herniation) of a vertebral disc from its normal position. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurological symptoms of radiating pain (to an extremity), numbness, tingling and weakness. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common. The image on the left shows the parts of the spine and how they are positioned. The image on the right shows a couple of bulging disks creating pressure on the spinal cord. Close Window
NewStandard: 6/29/99 Dr. Donohue. Therapy can ease pain of bulging disk. Dear Dr. Donohue Explaina bulging disk, please. I had an MRI scan and it showed a bulging disk. http://www.s-t.com/daily/06-99/06-29-99/zzzaddon.htm
Extractions: Between adjacent backbones lies a shock absorber, the intervertebral disk. It has a rim of tough tissue surrounding an inner, jelly-like core. When the rim of tough tissue develops a weak spot or slight crack, the gelatinous core protrudes through it. The protrusion can impinge on nerves emerging from the spinal cord, causing back pain and pain that often runs down the leg. The back is not the only section of spinal column to have bulging disks, but it's the most common location.
The Roto Times Basketball Player Profile 12.29 Jake Tsakalidis has been having spasms in his lower leg and numbness in hisheel, the cause of which is believed to be a bulging disk in his lower back http://www.rototimes.com/basketball1/profile.pl?988
Untitled Went to family physician again for the pain and was told the CT scan showedwhat was thought to be a slightly bulging disk in lower back. http://www.retroperitonealfibrosis.com/mednotesforsite.htm
Extractions: Around September of 2001 I went to our family physician for lower back, abdominal, and pelvic pain, and penciling of stools. She did a physical exam and checked me for a hernia. Then sent me for a CT scan and blood tests. Went back to doctor for test results and continued pain: Test results not back yet and she insisted I couldnt just walk in and expect pain medication. I told her I just wanted my problems solved. Went to family physician again for the pain and was told the CT scan showed what was thought to be a slightly bulging disk in lower back. She sent me to physical therapy on my back and told me to follow up with an orthopedic doctor. I stayed on physical therapy for two weeks with pain only increasing. Note: Scan showed no retroperitoneal mass yet something had to be there as this is when symptoms began. Could what they thought to be a bulging disk have been the onset of the RPF? I have since asked three different doctors to look at and compare this scan with recent ones but each said Ill get back to you and yet they never did saying it was of unimportance. Met with the orthopedic physician who said that smoking was my problem. After I had begged for help. The physician then said he had concerns that my stomach pains and bowel problems could not come from my back. He sent me for an abdominal ultrasound to check the sciatic nerve.
Ask Diana person. He has been told that he has bulging disk(s?) and the cushystuff between them is gone. I know, not particularly technical. http://chronicfatigue.about.com/library/weekly/aa080302a.htm
Oliver Oliver's spinal problem was a severely bulging disk that was compressinghis spinal cord. Oliver had his surgery over the holidays http://www.arizonapugrescue.com/oliver/
Extractions: Oliver's spinal problem was a severely bulging disk that was compressing his spinal cord. Oliver had his surgery over the holidays, and the bulging portions of the disk were removed. The surgery was a success in that it has relieved the compression of the spinal cord, and will let Oliver stabilize without further loss of mobility. Oliver is now recovering, and already has seen improvement in his mobility. He no longer drags his back feet; he now walks on them correctly, and even runs when he wants to. While he is not able to climb an entire staircase (yet!), his adopted dad was thrilled to report that Oliver is now able to walk up a two-step stair to get up and down off the waterbed!
Physiatry Medical Group: Case Studies An MRI of the lower back showed a bulging disk in his lower back. Aselective nerve root block was performed in the affected area. http://rehabmeddocs.com/casestudies.htm
Extractions: A 32-year-old woman, after a few hours of typing and data entry on the computer, complained of pain, numbness and tingling in both hands and wrists. She also had some hand strength weakness, for example, dropping objects. An EMG was performed and she was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which is increased pressure on a nerve in the wrist. It was caused by the patient's work. The client was referred to an orthopedic surgeon who performed a procedure to release the Carpal Tunnel. The client was cured of her symptoms after the surgery. Case 2 A 45-year-old man was involved in a car accident. He had all X-ray of his neck, which was normal. However, he had been complaining of neck pain since the day of the accident, He had tried many medications and physical therapy but the pain remained. An MRI of the neck was performed which revealed a herniated disc in his neck. The client received an epidural injection of steroids into the affected area. He has done very well since the procedure. Case 3
Types Of Musculoskeletal Disorders And Injuries Radiculopathy (from either acute disk bulge or osteoarthritis), Nerve roots becomeirritated by pressure from a bulging disk or by narrowing between vertebrae. http://www2.umdnj.edu/eohssweb/ergo/msd.htm
Extractions: Design Workstation Layout Space and Positioning Data Entry Data Retrieval ... Pointing Devices Computer Accessories Document holder Task light Monitor Glare Shield Footrest ... Contact EOHSS Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to workers by taking into account the requirements of the job and peoples physical and mental capacities. It is the science of ergonomics that is used to design an appropriate computer workstation. (See Workstation Design ). When workstations are not designed appropriately, when non-ergonomically designed computer equipment is used and when jobs and tasks are not well organized, a number of computer related health problems can arise. Eye and vision problems Eye and vision problems have been reported; in fact, eye and vision complaints are the most common complaints of computer users. Vision problems can contribute to the physical disorders listed below. We tend to position ourselves so that we can see the images on the monitor, keyboards and documents. However if our vision is blurry, we may lean forward and crane our necks to get a closer look . Such awkward positions increase the risk for physical disorders. It is therefore important to have regular eye check ups. In addition, computer work tends to exacerbate other vision problems. Special
Case Of The Month: Spine | University Neurosurgery LSUHSC-S The operating surgeon described this defect as a soft bulging disk. Postoperatively,the patient continued to have significant back pain and progressively http://www.sh.lsuhsc.edu/Neurosurgery/cases/spine.html
Extractions: (Figure 4) Pedicle screw and rod fixation for posterior stabilization of lumbar spine, L1-L4 The patient was initially seen by University Neurosurgery on December 27, 2000 after failed attempts at rehabilitation. He was receiving IV vancomycin. His WBC count was 12,200, and the sedimentation rate was 70. The patient was bedridden with complaints of severe back and right leg pain. There was moderate to severe weakness of the right quadriceps and iliopsoas. MRI studies (Figures and ) and plain X-rays of the lumbosacral spine ( Figure 3 ) revealed evidence of marked destruction centered at the L2-3 intervertebral level with involvement to the vertebral bodies of L2 and L3. There was destruction of the vertebral endplates and erosion of the adjacent bodies as well as a large epidural mass lesion in the spinal canal at L2-3 with compression of the dural sack and cauda equina.
Question About Bulges At L4-L5 Message. Posted by Lisa J on November 05, 2000 at 191824 Does anyone knowwhat the difference is between a bulging disk and a herniated disk? http://www.healthboards.com/spinal-cord-disorders/2560.html
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Re: Question About Bulges At L4-L5 Does anyone know what the difference is between a bulging disk anda herniated disk? I was told by the Dr my leg pain when I have http://www.healthboards.com/spinal-cord-disorders/2602.html
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Medical Edge Segments bulging disk vs. herniated disk http//www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/invoke.cfm?objectid=B01D9940C30A-4806-8F5AA32C1EC8A2F9. http://www.medicaledge.org/2002may.html
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AllSports (tm) 2nd for a bulging disk in his back By George O'Brien The Suns split a home and homewith the Lakers on Saturday and Sunday (Jan 45). The Suns won in Phoenix http://www.allsports.com/cgi-bin/morestories.cgi?category=nba/suns
Elbow XRay 0.0004% (1 in 2500). Asymptomatic Over 60 years old Degenerative changes100%; bulging disk 80%; Herniated disk 33%; Spinal stenosis 20 http://www.fpnotebook.com/ORT282.htm
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Bulging L5 Disk bulging L5 disk. This article submitted by Richard Sloane on 8/30/98. EmailAddress rsloane@iglou.com I've been diagnosed with a bulging L5 disk. http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/SpinalCordInjuryF/8.30.987.24PMBulgingL5d
Bulging Lumbar Disk Thus the incompetent disc and the bulging herniated disc accompanied with severeenough osteoarthritic Compare to the fully Ruptured or FreeFragmented disk. http://www.neurosurgeon.com/conditions/bulging.htm
Extractions: T H E B U L G I N G L U M B A R D I S K As can be seen in the above illustration, a bulging disc is a herniated disc which is still contained by it's annulus . This is an important distinction to make. If given enough time and appropriate therapy, these willmore often than notget better! This is attributed the the disc "going back in," or with time drying out and shrinking. If the nerve has enough space to exit the spinal canal, then there will be minimal or no pain, thus obviating the need for surgery. But what if the disc annulus is too weak to repair itself, despite time, medications, and therapy? This may result in continued pain, or intermittent pain which only interferes with specific activities. Often in this latter case, the disc moves in and out compressing the nerve and thus causing sciatica. This type of disc bulge is described as an incompetent disc . Often the only way to demonstrate this condition is with a dynamic or motion study of the spine with X-rays. The traditional test for this is the myelogram Osteoarthritis and Stenosis Often a disc bulge occurs in a patient with "degenerative arthritis" known as Osteoarthritis. (This is to be distinguished from Osteoporosis, which is the thinning of bones due to loss of calcium, and which usually occurs in genetically predisposed post-menopausal women.) In the illustration below, the facet joint has become large (hypertrophied) and developed bony spurs, i.e. it is osteoarthritic.
Go Ask Alice!: Disk Is Slipped, Bulging, And Herniated... Help! disk IS SLIPPED, bulging, AND HERNIATED HELP! Dear Alice,. What is the differencebetween a slipped disk, a bulge in a lumbar disk, and a herniated disk? http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2103.html
Extractions: Dear Alice, What is the difference between a slipped disk, a bulge in a lumbar disk, and a herniated disk? I am (for the past two months) experiencing severe back pain which radiated down my left leg. My MRI results came back and the nurse from the office said I had "disk disease" and "degeneration" as well as a "slipped disk." The doctor called me later and told me I have a "bulge" and an "arthritic" spine condition. I am trying to understand what the various terms mean (slipped vs. bulge vs. herniated). Could you tell me what the distinctions are? Dear Reader, Let's start at the top, or rather the back. Your spine is a column of thirty-three small bones called vertebrae. These bones create a protective tunnel for your spinal cord, a bundle of nerves that relay messages between the brain and the body. In between each vertebra is a small piece of disk-shaped cartilage. These "disks" act as a cushion and prevent the vertebrae from grinding against each other when you "do the Twist" or anything else that involves moving your back. Degenerative disk disease is a form of arthritis. This statement might be controversial, according to some. There's degenerative disk disease and degenerative osteoarthritis, but they're not necessarily considered the same. Other forms of arthritis also affect the spine, such as osteoarthritis of the spine, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
