DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Question 1

is a cartilaginous plate that forms a cushion between the vertebral bodies.

Answer 1

Intervertebral Disc

Question 2

a ball-like cushion in the center of the disc is called

Answer 2

Nucleus Pulposus

Question 3

fibrous ring around the disc

Answer 3

Annulus

Question 4

decreases the water content of the nucleus pulposus

Answer 4

Loss of protein Polysaccharides in the disc

Question 5

are the main manifestation reported by the patient.

Answer 5

Functional limitations

Question 6

has become the diagnostic tool of choice for localizing even small disc protrusions, particularly for lumbar spine disease

Answer 6

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Question 7

may be used to localize the specific spinal nerve roots involved

Answer 7

Electromyography

Question 8

is performed if there is evidence of a progressing neurologic deficit.

Answer 8

Surgical Excision

Question 9

Removal of herniated or extruded fragments of intervertebral disc material.

Answer 9

Microdiscectomy

Question 10

injury or damage to nerve roots in the area where they leave the spine.

Answer 10

Radiculopathy