What is Prolapse of Intervertebral Disc? Prolapse of intervertebral disc or spinal disc herniation or herniated disc is a condition where the central gelatinous part of the intervertebral disc moves ...
Herniation may occur anywhere along the spine but most commonly in the lumbar region, usually between the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae (L5-S1). The usual cause is degeneration of the ...
Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.
Q: Are there any other treatment options besides surgery? A: Other treatment options include, chemonucleosis, where an- enzyme chymopapain is injected into the disc under X-ray control. The enzyme ...
Neurosurgeon to the Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital and Departments of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore and Dalcross Private Hospitals, Sydney, Australia Centre for Health, Exercise ...
Hosted on MSN
Lumbosacral Joint (L5-S1): Anatomy and Pain Symptoms
The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback