The herniated disc of the lumbar spine (prolapse) is a disease of the spine. The intervertebral disc consists of a fibrous ring (Anulus fibrosus) and the inner core (Nucleus pulposus) and lies as a shock absorber between two vertebral bodies. Due to increasing wear and tear, the gelatinous core loses its original shape, causing the … Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
Pain with a herniated disc of the lumbar spine The location of the pain depends on the extent of the damage to the spinal column. In addition, the intensity of the pain usually correlates with the severity of the damage. At the level of the herniated disc, the nerve roots and also the nerves in … Pain with a herniated disc of the lumbar spine | Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
Occurrence of muscle weakness and paralysis If a herniated disc of the lumbar spine is already very advanced, so that there is already enormous damage to the nerve roots and nerve tracts, serious complications can arise in the course of time. A first sign of more severe damage to the nerve tracts is often the … Occurrence of muscle weakness and paralysis | Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
Definition A slipped disc L4/5 is a prolapse (protrusion) of the intervertebral disc between the 4th and 5th vertebral bodies of the lumbar spine. In this disease of the spinal column, the inner gelatinous core (nucleus pulposus) slips out of its original position. It is surrounded by a fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus), which can tear … Herniated disc in the amount of L4/L5
Therapy of a slipped disc L4/5 In most cases a herniated disc is treated conservatively. As a rule, the time frame of the protection is limited to about six to eight weeks. This varies greatly depending on the type and severity of the disc injury. This means there is no surgical intervention. In the context … Therapy of a slipped disc L4/5 | Herniated disc in the amount of L4/L5
Introduction The lumbar spine (lumbar spine) is relatively often affected by herniated disks, because in our modern society there are long periods of sitting. It is important to distinguish a real herniated disc of the lumbar spine, i.e. prolapse, from other complaints such as the symptoms of lumbago. While an actual herniated disc in the … Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Duration of the operation The operation itself usually takes about 30-60 minutes. Depending on the individual condition, a hospital stay of a few days is then necessary. Physiotherapy is only started about two weeks after the operation. Initially, one should not sit too much. For this reason, a precise plan is usually drawn up as … Duration of the operation | Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Sick leave after an operation The duration of sick leave depends on the individual living conditions and, above all, on the professional activity. This means that lighter and short periods of work can of course be resumed earlier than heavy physical work. As a rule, you should expect sick leave to last about 6-12 weeks. … Sick leave after an operation | Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Introduction A slipped disc is a degenerative spinal disease. Each intervertebral disc consists of an outer fibrous ring and an inner gelatinous core. If the gelatinous core bulges outwards slowly or suddenly due to degenerative changes and breaks through the fibrous ring, this is called a herniated disc (prolapse). A herniated disc occurs by far … Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
Sensitivity loss of the dermatomes A dermatome is a skin area sensitively innervated by a specific spinal nerve (spinal cord nerve), i.e. the skin sensation is taken over at this point by this specific spinal nerve. If the spinal fibres are compressed in a herniated disc, sensitive failures occur in the segments supplied by them. … Sensitivity loss of the dermatomes | Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
S1 syndrome A root compression syndrome that irritates or damages the S1 nerve root is called S1 syndrome. A slipped disc at the level of the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first cruciate vertebra can damage both the nerve root L5 and the nerve root S1. Both or one of the two structures may be … S1 syndrome | Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
Introduction After a herniated disc in the lumbar spine, it is important to relieve the burden on the loaded structures and to avoid incorrect posture and strain. This can be achieved by specific exercises for strengthening and mobilisation, gymnastics or even equipment-supported training at home as well as in physiotherapeutic treatment. At the beginning it … Exercises after a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
