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What does extruded disc fragment mean?

What does extruded disc fragment mean?

Disc Extrusion Surgery at SPINE/RX A disc extrusion is a type of severe disc herniation. It happens when the center – or nucleus – of an intervertebral disc escapes from the center of the disc. A disc that is extruded can occur in the neck, mid, or lower back, and can cause severe spinal related pain.

Does a fragmented disc require surgery?

Our clinical successes in treating difficult and challenging spinal disc conditions through NSD Therapy® are greater than 90%. However, if you have experienced bowel and bladder issues or have been diagnosed with a fully fragmented disc, you may consider a surgical option.

Is surgery necessary for disc extrusion?

Most herniated discs do not require surgery. In approximately 9 out of 10 people, symptoms will resolve over days to weeks. Some people who have a herniated disc do not experience any symptoms at all.

Will extruded disc heal?

Given the circumstances, disc extrusions are largely unpreventable and may heal on their own without surgery. In most cases, a extruded disc will cause referred pain.

How long does it take for an extruded disc to heal?

The average amount of time it takes for a herniated disk to heal is four to six weeks, but it can get better within a few days depending on how severe the herniation was and where it occurred. The biggest factor in healing a herniated disk is time, because most often it will resolve on its own.

How do you treat fragmented discs?

A loose fragment from an injured disc may push against the nerves within the spinal canal. Sometimes the symptoms from a disc fragment can be relieved and managed with a program of Physical Therapy and exercise. Also, these fragments occasionally scar down to the point that symptoms go away.

Can a disc fragment move?

A free fragment, also known as a sequestered disc, is one type of herniated disc in which a piece breaks off from the main structure. Once separated, the detached fragment can, and often does, move up or down, causing symptoms or repercussions at an entirely different level of the spine.

Can you work with a disc extrusion?

If you are suffering from herniated discs, you will not be able to perform manufacturing or construction jobs that involve lifting, carrying, and bodily labor because of the pain experienced.

What causes an extruded disc?

A disc extrusion, also known as a disc herniation, usually occurs from degeneration due to a disease like osteoarthritis or the natural aging process. Other causes may include injury, trauma, overexertion, illness or obesity.

Does drinking water help bulging discs?

Eventually, it can lead to pain and swelling and even a bulging disc or herniated disc. Drinking water to adequately replenish the discs with the amount water needed to work properly can reduce the likelihood of developing back pain.