Discectomy
A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve … Read More
disc herniation
Epidural Steroid Injections
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a procedure that involves injecting a steroid medication into the epidural space of the spine. This space is the area between the … Read More
Schmorl’s Node: Definition
A Schmorl's node, also known as an intervertebral disc herniation, is the protrusion of the cartilage of a disc through the adjacent vertebra. Instead of a typical disc … Read More
Disc Herniation: Definition
A disc herniation occurs when the jelly-like center of the intervertebral disc spills into the canal. This occurs when the fibrous outer layer (annulus) which surrounds the jelly-like … Read More
Disc Bulge: Definition
A disc bulge is caused by weakening of the outside layer of the spinal disc (called the annulus), causing the disc to flatten and balloon into the spinal … Read More