How do you fix a disc extrusion?
Treatments usually include pain medication, steroid injections, nerve blocks and more. If the extruded disc progresses into a severely damaged or herniated disc, patients may want to consider minimally invasive spine surgery.
Is a disc bulge and protrusion the same?
The bulged disc material is still contained within the annulus. But in some cases, the nucleus pushes completely through the annulus and squeezes out of the disc. This is called a disc herniation or protrusion. Herniation and protrusion are two words for the same thing.
What’s worse a herniated or bulging disc?
Herniated discs are considered more severe than bulging discs because they put significant pressure on nearby nerves, which can cause intense pain, inflammation and difficulties with movement.
Where does the lateral meniscus attach to the knee?
lateral meniscus 1 the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus attaches immediately lateral to the tibial attachment… 2 no attachment to the lateral collateral ligament except anterior horn and posterior most portion… 3 posterior horn of the lateral meniscus attaches to the posterior intercondylar area…
What are the symptoms of a lateral meniscus tear?
Lateral Meniscus Tear Symptoms. Symptoms of a lateral meniscus tear may include tenderness and pain around the outside surface of the knee, particularly along the joint line. With a lateral meniscus tear, there is typically swelling which appears within 24 to 48 hours of the injury occurring.
What is the shape of the menisci in the knee?
The menisci are described as having a central body with anterior and posterior horns. In cross-section, they have a triangular (bow-tie) shape, being thicker peripherally and thinning to a free-edge centrally. Each meniscus has a differing shape, size and attachments: medial meniscus C-shape or semilunar.
Where is the posterior horn of the meniscus located?
lateral aspect attached to the deep (third) layer of the medial collateral ligament. posterior horn is attached to the posterior intercondylar area of the tibial plateau, between PCL insertion posteriorly and posterior root attachment of lateral meniscus, anteriorly.
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