Mar 12, 2024 · Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.

Jul 24, 2024 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove the damaged part of a disk in the spine. A diskectomy can relieve the pressure caused by a herniated disk. A herniated disk happens …

Jul 18, 2025 · Causes Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration. As people age, the disks become less flexible and more prone …

Jul 18, 2025 · In most cases of herniated disk, a physical exam and a medical history are all that are needed for a diagnosis. If your health care professional suspects another condition or …

Apr 16, 2024 · Overview A discogram, also called discography, is an imaging test used to look for the cause of back pain. A discogram might help your healthcare professional determine if a …

Jul 18, 2025 · Un disco intervertebral contiene una sustancia suave y gelatinosa en el centro (núcleo). El núcleo está contenido en una cubierta más resistente y elástica (anillo). La hernia …

The purpose of the study is to identify genes that could serve as a target for early intervention and treatment for degenerative disk disease. Intervertebral disks from the cervical and lumbar …

Jun 8, 2024 · Identifying the cause of a patient's cervical radiculopathy is essential to treatment selection, notes Dr. Freedman. While most cervical disk disease is treatable without surgery, if …

Jun 19, 2024 · Back surgery can ease some causes of back pain, but it's rarely necessary. Most back pain gets better on its own within three months. Low back pain is one of the most …

Jul 18, 2025 · Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. …