Introduction Disc protrusion is a degenerative, i.e. wear-related, disease of the spine. As the name suggests, this involves the protrusion of an intervertebral disc into the spinal canal. This can lead to a compression of nerve fibres or even parts of the spinal cord, which usually causes severe pain or even neurological symptoms. The disc … Disc protrusion of the lumbar spine
Causes Although disc protrusions can in principle occur at any height of the spine, the lumbar spine is by far the most frequently affected. In most cases, the bulge is located at the level of the intervertebral disc between lumbar vertebrae 4 and 5, i.e. just below the iliac crests. The simple reason for this … Causes | Disc protrusion of the lumbar spine
When is surgery necessary Surgery is a very rare and often unpopular alternative therapy for disc protrusion. The disc protrusion of the lumbar spine can be successfully treated in most cases with a conservative therapy, which is followed in a targeted and disciplined manner to strengthen the back. However, even in the approximately 10% of … When is surgery necessary | Disc protrusion of the lumbar spine
Prognosis and duration The duration depends strongly on the extent of the disc protrusion, the implementation of a disciplined therapy, the personal risk factors and the accompanying pain. With immediate control of the risk factors, targeted muscle building and a straightforward disc protrusion, the disease can be quickly brought under control. Only a few weeks … Prognosis and duration | Disc protrusion of the lumbar spine
