At Pune Spine Institute 80 or 90 of patients suffering from slipped disc feel better with non operative herniated disc treatment and symptoms almost disappear Typically the healing process takes 69 weeks however depending on the situation it may take longer Non surgical treatment includes med ID: 832873
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Slipped Disc (Herniated Disc) Treatment in Pune
Slide2What is
Slipped Disc ?
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The
outer
fibres
of the intervertebral disc are injured, that results in a prolapsed (herniated)
disc. The
intervertebral disc is a soft cushion material ( also known as the nucleus
pulposus
) that ruptures out of its enclosed space
i.e.
its normal boundaries and irritates the spinal nerves causing pain and numbness
.
Slide3Goal of Slipped Disc
Sugery
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To
remove the herniated part of the disc and release the
pressure
of the nerves which are causing the symptoms.
Slide4What causes herniated discs ?
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A) Herniated discs ( slipped disc ) are very common in
young and middle-aged adults. It rarely occurs in
children.
B) The herniation can develop suddenly, or gradually over
a period of time, probably weeks or months.
C) Other Reasons
1. Falling from a significant height
2. Landing on your
buttocks
3. If
you bend and try to lift a heavy
object
4. Repetition
in minor injuries
Slide5Reasons to damage slipped
disc ?
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1. Ageing
2.
Hereditary Factors
3
. Work or recreation related
activities. There is usually no
specific
cause for such a mechanism to have occurred.
4
. Lifting
weights leading to Twist in a manner which puts
enough
pressure on the disc leading it to rupture through
its
weakened outer
fibres
.
5
. Smoking
6
. Obesity
7
. Sitting
Job ( Like driving )
Slide6Symptoms
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Most
common symptoms associated with slip disc
are :
Back
Pain
Neck Pain
Other Symptoms
1. Nerve
root pain (usual
sciatica
)
2. Loss
of control of bladder bowel movements
(
Cauda
equina
syndrome
- it is rare in nature but needs immediate medical
attention).
3. Numbness
in the genital area and impotence ( in men
).
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4. The irritation caused by the nerve that's trapped by the spine may
also cause pins and needles, numbness or weakness in part of a buttock, leg or foot. The exact location and type of symptoms
depend on which nerve is affected.
5. Pain flowing down one or both arms or legs.
6. Weakness in arms and legs.
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Diagnosis
1. Doctors Examination :
The doctor can identify a herniated disc with the help of the symptoms and thorough examination. In
order
to confirm the correct
diagnosis.
2. X-ray
3
. CT-Scan
4
. MRI Scan - This is the most accurate test to diagnose the problem.
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Treatment Options
1. Medication
2. Physiotherapy
3. Epidural
injections/ nerve root
blocks
4. Surgery
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Pune Spine Institute
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Us
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