Slipped Disc

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Slipped Disc

A slipped disc, also known as a ruptured or herniated disc, occurs when the thick outer layer of a spinal disc, known as the annulus fibrosus, splits or tears, allowing the soft inner layer known as the nucleus pulposus to ooze out. Most people with this condition don't realize they have it because this inner layer doesn't protrude enough to come in contact with nerve tissue. However, if it leaks out far enough it can put pressure on the spinal cord or a nearby nerve root, resulting in a variety of symptoms. Slipped disc symptoms can include:

Numbness
Tingling
Weakness
Muscle spasms
Pain

Slipped Disc Surgery Conservative bulging disc treatments vary depending on the severity, location, and cause of the condition, but frequently recommended approaches include:

OTC or prescription medication
Epidural injections of cortisone
Heat and ice therapy
Resting
Strength training
Physical therapy

An alternative to open back and neck procedures, endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that effectively treats slipped disc without the downtime or many of the risks of open surgeries. By using the principles of arthroscopy, Laser Spine Institute surgeons are able to reach the afflicted disc and treat it with minimal trauma to the surrounding tissue and the body as a whole. In fact, these procedures are so gentle that they are performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia and IV sedation, which allows the patient to be released just hours after the procedure. Open surgeries are performed on an inpatient basis and they require general anesthesia. For more information on slipped disc, its causes, and possible treatments such as the minimally invasive procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute, contact us. We offer a complimentary MRI or CT scan review to establish whether or not you're a candidate for one of these procedures, and we’ll be happy to discuss your potential treatment options with you.

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