[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1531806020000{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 66px !important;}” el_class=”background-position-top-custom”][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”7\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1531977200592{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”9139″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1589408904456{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Disk Herniation” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%232d2d2d|line_height:40px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1596483696141{margin-top: 36px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]A disk herniation, also known as disk rupture or disk displacement, is a complication associated with the cartilaginous supports in between the vertebrae.<\/p>\n
It happens when the gelatinous nucleus protrudes through a rupture in the surface of the disk, happening in any location along the spine.<\/p>\n
Signs and symptoms depend on the location of the rupture and whether the compression is on the spinal cord or a nerve root. Symptoms are:[\/vc_column_text]\r\r
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\n- Pain in arms or legs.<\/strong> If the herniation is in the lumbar region, pain along the gluteal region, thighs, calves and feet. In case the herniation presents along the cervical spine, pain may be irradiated along the shoulders, arms and hands.<\/li>\n
- Numbness or tingling.<\/strong> Perceived in the area innervated by the affected nerve.<\/li>\n
- Weakness.<\/strong> The muscles innervated bye the affected nerve or nerves may become weak limiting the capability of raising arms or legs, making walking difficult or limiting the movement of objects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]The most common causes of a herniated disk are usually due to normal tear and wear, associated with aging, but some factors may contribute to an accelerated evolution.[\/vc_column_text]\r\r
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\n- Increased body mass index.<\/li>\n
- Jobs that demand constant movement, weightlifting, bending over repeatedly.<\/li>\n
- Genetic predisposition.<\/li>\n
- Smooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Herniated disk treatment is directed on eliminating the risk factors, modifying lifestyle and analgesics to alleviate the symptoms, but if conservative management does not provide any relief after 6 weeks, or if neurological or functional compromise are seen, discectomy is the treatment of choice. In some cases, the excision of the disk, followed by the placement of special grafts, accompanied by spinal fixation is the treatment of choice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1531977384221{padding-left: 20px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1531734883992{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-shadow”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1531733996221{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Spine Surgery” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b|line_height:24px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1596483884452{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 17px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}” el_class=”font-weight-bold”]