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Bookmark or Share- Stem cell therapy for degenerative intervertebral disk ... - Mayo ClinicIn collaboration with orthopedic and neurosurgery researchers, we are examining the epigenetics in identifying gene expression profiles associated with disk degeneration. The purpose of the study is to identify genes that could serve as a target for early intervention and treatment for degenerative disk disease.
- Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?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 involved. A herniated disk, on the other hand, results when a crack in the tough outer layer of cartilage allows some of the softer inner cartilage to stick out of ...
- Diskectomy - Mayo ClinicDiskectomy 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 through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness or weakness. Diskectomy is surgery to remove the ...
- Back surgery: When is it a good idea? - Mayo ClinicDisk 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 can cause pain and affect how the nerve works. Overgrowth of bone. Osteoarthritis can result in bone growths, often called spurs, on the spine.
- Herniated disk - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicSurgery. 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 through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness or weakness.
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