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Herniated Disc Diagnosis
TweetHerniated Disc A herniated disc occurs when the outer capsule, called the annulus fibrosus, develops tears and/or cracks and the jelly-like fluid in the inside of the disc, or nucleus polposus oozes into the tears. This creates a bulging or … Continue reading
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Tagged CT Scan, Electromyogram, herniated disc diagnosis, MRI, Myelogram, Nerve Conduction Test, Nerve Root Block
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Epidural Shots for Herniated Disc
TweetWhat is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc is a bulging or rupture that is created when the outer capsule of the disc develops tears and/or cracks, and the jelly-like fluid in the inside of the disc oozes into these … Continue reading
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Tagged epidural injections, Epidural Shots, herniated disc treatment
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Disc Herniation in the Neck
TweetCervical (Neck) Discs There are seven vertebrae that make up the cervical (neck) portion of the spine. In between the vertebrae (bones) are discs that are round and fairly flat. These discs are often described like a jelly donut, because … Continue reading