Term
| it is when a disk between the vertebrae herniates and moves out of its normal anatomical position |
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~fall
~lifting a heavy object
~motor vehicle accident |
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Definition
| what usually can be correlated with the herniated disk(a specific event) |
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*Pain/smpasm in neck
*decreased ROM r/t pain
*unilateral pain
*numbness & tingling
*asymmetric weakness & atrophy (part of extremity) |
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Definition
| what are the S/S of cervical herniated disk |
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*low back pain
*pain radiating down one leg
*paresthesia & weakness
*limp on affected leg
*muscle spasm |
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Definition
| what are the S/S of lumbar herniated disk |
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| what is the common complaint of a herniated disk |
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~CAT
~MRI
~myelogram(spinal tap)~cerebrospinal fluid is removed & sent to lab, then contrast medium injected into subarachnoid space |
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Definition
| what are the diagnositic tests for herniated disks |
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**medical mgt. before sugical intervention
**** rest with gradual increase in activity, and PT, TENS |
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Definition
| what is the treatment for herniated disk |
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~muscle relaxants
~NSAID
~epidural injections(steroids, anesthetic & analgesic)
~pain meds |
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Definition
| what are the meds used to treat herniated disk |
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Term
| removes flat pieces of bone on each side of vertebra, also relieves pressure |
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Definition
| a laminectomy does what for a heniated disk |
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