Mar 12, 2024 · A bulging disk doesn't always affect the entire disk. Usually, at least a quarter to a half of the disk's circumference is affected. And only the outer layer of tough cartilage is …

Oct 24, 2023 · Rarely, the entire disk must be removed. In these cases, the vertebrae might need to be fused with a bone graft. To allow the process of bone fusion, which takes months, metal …

Nov 26, 2024 · Sometimes, surgery on the spinal bones of the neck occurs from the front. In the example shown, a damaged disk is removed, a bone graft is inserted, and plates and screws …

Oct 24, 2023 · A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior, known as the annulus. A herniated disk occurs when some of the …

Jul 24, 2024 · Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out …

Jun 19, 2024 · Disk problems. Disks are the rubbery cushions that separate the bones that make up the spine. A bulging or herniated disk sometimes can get too close to a spinal nerve. This …

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Dec 20, 2023 · Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, …

Jun 23, 2017 · In collaboration with orthopedic and neurosurgery researchers, we are examining the epigenetics in identifying gene expression profiles associated with disk degeneration. The …

Apr 16, 2024 · A contrast dye is then injected into the disk. Next, an X-ray or CT scan is taken to see if the dye spreads. If the dye stays in the center of the disk, the disk is not damaged. If the …