Lumbar spinal surgery - series : Indications - Herniated disk Pictures & Images (Lumbar radiculopathy, Cervical radiculopathy, Herniated intervertebral disk, Prolapsed intervertebral disk, Slipped disk, Ruptured disk, Herniated nucleus pulposus)

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Herniated disk

Alternate Names : Lumbar radiculopathy, Cervical radiculopathy, Herniated intervertebral disk, Prolapsed intervertebral disk, Slipped disk, Ruptured disk, Herniated nucleus pulposus

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Lumbar (lower back) spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies (osteophytes), which compress spinal nerves, trauma, and narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal column around the spinal cord.

Symptoms of lumbar spine problems include:

pain that extends (radiates) from the back to the buttocks or back of thigh
pain that interferes with daily activities
weakness of legs or feet
numbness of legs, feet, or toes
loss of bowel of bladder control

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Review Date : 7/10/2009
Reviewed By : C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Herniated disk

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