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Intervertebral Disc Intervertebral Disc Displacement Displacement By: Nina Clark By: Nina Clark

Intervertebral Disc Displacement By: Nina Clark. What is an Intervertebral Disc An intervertebral disc is a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion

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Intervertebral Disc Intervertebral Disc DisplacementDisplacement

By: Nina ClarkBy: Nina Clark

What is an Intervertebral DiscWhat is an Intervertebral Disc

An intervertebral disc is a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the

spinal column

They also act as shock absorbers.

Spinal discs make it easier for the spine to bend and twist as the friction goes to them.

Types Of IDDsTypes Of IDDs

Herniated DiscHerniated Disc

This is a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between This is a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between

spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar regionspinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region

Degenerated Disc

Degeneration is usually caused by normal aging.

All disc diseases can be the result of a back injury.

TreatmentTreatmentNon surgical treatments:Non surgical treatments:

AcupunctureAcupuncture

Activity moderationActivity moderation

Learning proper ways to bend and liftLearning proper ways to bend and lift

Conservative therapyConservative therapy

Surgical TreatmentsSurgical Treatments

Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy

LaminectomyLaminectomy

Laser TreatmentLaser Treatment

Spinal FusionSpinal Fusion

ArthrectomyArthrectomy

Disc replacementDisc replacement