21. Herniated Lumbar Disk Associated With Running. A Review Of 10 Cases -- Guten 9 ( herniated lumbar disk associated with running. A review of 10 cases. G Guten. This paper studies the courses of treatment and recovery in 10 runners with http://ajs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/9/3/155

HOME HELP CONTACT US SUBSCRIPTIONS ... TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH: [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year: Vol: Page: This Article Order Full text via Infotrieve Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal Download to citation manager ... Reprints and Permissions PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Guten, G. JOURNAL ARTICLES Herniated lumbar disk associated with running. A review of 10 cases G Guten This paper studies the courses of treatment and recovery in 10 runners with acute back and leg pain. All ran at least 20 miles/week, had pain during or shortly after running, and were diagnosed for herniated lumbar disk for myelogram, electromyogram (EMG), or objective motor weakness and reflex changes. Two or more high-risk factors contributed to the disk syndrome in each runner. These included being 30 to 50 years old (9 runners), being under 72 inches tall (6 runners), having tight joints (6 runners), changing running style (5 runners), and having a previous herniated lumbar disk (3

22. Bulging Disk and the options for treatment........Healthlink Herniated Disk - Links to information on herniated disks. herniated lumbar disk - http://www.ability.org.uk/Ruptured_Disk.html

Our Aims Services Stats ... Z Bulging Disk Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Options for Herniated Lumbar Disc - Illustrated discussion of causes of disc herniation, assessment, imaging procedures and both surgical and non-surgical treatment. - Disc disease in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine can cause neck pain, back pain, arm pain, leg pain or any combination of the above. Healthlink - Herniated Disk - Links to information on herniated disks. Herniated Lumbar Disk - Description and the options for treatment.. Ruptured Disk - Definition, symptoms, tests, treatment. Ruptured Lumbar Disk - Surgery, laminectomy, discectomy for a herniated or ruptured lumbar disk is a common procedure for low back pain that involves pain radiating into the leg. Anatomy and other forms of rupture disk surgery. SpineOnline - Especially about herniated disc, ruptured disk, slipped disk, spine, laminectomy. Webmaster . Site Design by Ability "see the ability, not the disability" Acknowledgments

23. Health Topics Lumbar disk herniation occurs 15 times more often than cervical (neck) disk herniation, SYMPTOMS OF herniated lumbar disk. severe low back pain http://www.netwellness.org/ency/article/000442.htm

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. Friday, September 9, 2005 Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library ... Search NetWellness ADAM Health Encyclopedia Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Z Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Definition Herniated nucleus pulposus, or slipped disk, is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk (the nucleus pulposus) is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This results in back pain and leg pain (lumbar herniation) or neck pain and arm pain (cervical herniation) due to nerve root irritation. Alternative Names Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Causes The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back and then to the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back), and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move).

24. JAMA -- Abstract: Diagnostic And Therapeutic Technology Assessment. Chemonucleol Diagnostic and therapeutic technology assessment. Chemonucleolysis for herniated lumbar disk. The DATTA panelists did not achieve a definitive consensus on http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/262/7/953

Select Journal or Resource JAMA Archives of Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery Family Medicine (1992-2000) General Psychiatry Internal Medicine Neurology Ophthalmology Surgery Student JAMA (1998-2004) JAMA CareerNet For The Media Meetings Peer Review Congress Vol. 262 No. 7, August 18, 1989 Featured Link E-mail Alerts ARTICLE Article Options Send to a Friend Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Contact me when this article is cited Diagnostic and therapeutic technology assessment. Chemonucleolysis for herniated lumbar disk The DATTA panelists did not achieve a definitive consensus on the use of chymopapain chemonucleolysis for a protruding lumbar disk contained by the annulus. Concerns about safety, especially the risk of anaphylaxis and the risk of damage to the spinal cord, were frequent. The effectiveness of this procedure for this indication was also questioned by many of the panelists. The panel did agree that chemonucleolysis is unacceptable as either safe or effective for use in patients with a herniated lumbar disk that is extruding nucleus pulposus through the annulus. Accordingly, diagnostic

25. JAMA -- Abstract: Injection Of Collagenase In The Treatment Of Herniated Lumbar Injection of collagenase in the treatment of herniated lumbar disk. Initial clinical report. BJ Sussman, JW Bromley and JC Gomez http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/245/7/730

Select Journal or Resource JAMA Archives of Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery Family Medicine (1992-2000) General Psychiatry Internal Medicine Neurology Ophthalmology Surgery Student JAMA (1998-2004) JAMA CareerNet For The Media Meetings Peer Review Congress Vol. 245 No. 7, February 20, 1981 Featured Link E-mail Alerts ARTICLE Article Options Send to a Friend Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Articles in PubMed by Sussman BJ Gomez JC Articles that cite this article Contact me when this article is cited Injection of collagenase in the treatment of herniated lumbar disk. Initial clinical report B. J. Sussman, J. W. Bromley and J. C. Gomez Twenty-nine patients with persistent, low back and sciatic pain received intradiscal collagenase at a single abnormal disk space after two months of conservative therapy and two weeks of additional bed rest. Complete pain relief was achieved in six patients (21%), notable relief in 12 (42%), moderate in six (21%), and slight in one. Four patients (14%) who obtained

26. Log In Problems Transcutaneous Lumbar Diskectomy for Internal Disk Derangement A New Indication refined approach to removing the nucleus from herniated lumbar disks. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/410625

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28. Herniated Lumbar Disk - Herniated Lumbar Disc Herniated Lumbar Disc. What is it, how it is produced and treatment alternatives. http://www.diagnostico.com/trejos/herniate.stm

Match ALL words Match ANY word Dr. Trejos Dr. Humberto Trejos Lumbar Disk Herniated Lumbar Disk Surgery for Herniated Lumbar Disk ... Surgery for Parkinson Main Menu By Disease By System Pediatrics FAQ ... Other links Herniated Lumbar Disk Excessive weight, bad postures, undue movements, improper weight lifting and other kind of traumas may weaken the inter vertebral disks. When this occurs the pulpous nucleus (spongy center) will bulge against the annulus (outer ring), or even be squeezed through it (extruded disk). If this bulged, or herniated disk, presses one of the nerves, it will produce pain going down the leg, in the distribution of the nerve, and maybe in the lower back. Sciatic pain occurs when the disk presses one of the nerves that form the sciatic nerve. Other symptoms could be weakness, tingling or numbness on the areas corresponding to the affected nerve. Sometimes bladder compromise is also present, which is made evident for urine retention and this need to be taken care as an emergency. The first steps to deal with a herniated or prolapsed lumbar disk are conservative. These include rest, analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication and in some cases physical therapy. At this point it is convenient to have some plain X-rays done, in search of some indirect evidence of the disk problem, as well as of degenerative changes on the spine.

29. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (slipped Disk) Most herniation takes place in the lumbar area of the spine. lumbar disk herniation occurs 15 times more often than cervical (neck) disk herniation, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000442.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Skeletal spine Sciatic nerve Herniated nucleus pulposis Herniated disk repair ... Lumbar spinal surgery - series Alternative names Return to top Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Definition Return to top Herniated nucleus pulposus, or slipped disk, is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk (the nucleus pulposus) is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This results in back pain and leg pain (lumbar herniation) or neck pain and arm pain (cervical herniation) due to nerve root irritation. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back and then to the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back), and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move).

30. Herniated Disk A lumbar support can be helpful for a herniated disk at this level as a temporary For those patients who do require surgery for lumbar disk herniation, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00051060.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Herniated disk A herniated disk refers to the rupture of fibrocartilagenous material, called the annulus fibrosis, that surrounds the intervertebral disk. When this occurs, pressure from the vertebrae above and below may force the disk's center portion, a gel-like substance, outward, placing additional pressure on the spinal nerve and causing pain and damage. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) Definition Disk herniation is a rupture of fibrocartilagenous material (annulus fibrosis) that surrounds the intervertebral disk. This rupture involves the release of the disk's center portion containing a gelatinous substance called the nucleus pulposus. Pressure from the vertebrae above and below may cause the nucleus pulposus to be forced outward, placing pressure on a spinal nerve and causing considerable pain and damage to the nerve. This condition most frequently occurs in the lumbar region and is also commonly called herniated nucleus pulposus, prolapsed disk, ruptured intervertebral disk, or slipped disk. Description The spinal column is made up of 26 vertebrae that are joined together and permit forward and backward bending, side bending, and rotation of the spine. Five distinct regions comprise the spinal column, including the cervical (neck) region, thoracic (chest) region, lumbar (low back) region, sacral and coccygeal (tailbone) region. The cervical region consists of seven vertebrae, the thoracic region includes 12 vertebrae, and the lumbar region contains five vertebrae. The sacrum is composed of five fused vertebrae, which are connected to four fused vertebrae forming the coccyx. Intervertebral disks lie between each adjacent vertebra.

31. Herniated Lumbar Disc(Disk) herniated lumbar Disc. (Other examples, there is cervical vertebra hernia In case herniated lumbar Disc , Disc is more popular than disk , isn t it? http://www.taihann.com/hernia/en/

Lumbar vertebra hernia of intervertebral disc, I has become. What's the herniated lumbar disc? There is a cartilage that is called "Intervertebral disc" that plays the role of the cushion between bone and bone. The intervertebral disc is composed of annulus fibrosus (hard and peripheral part) and medulla nucleus (center part). The state that annulus fibrosus tear by some chance and medulla nucleus has come out is called a hernia. A state where it comes out is called hernia Just like jam bread and bean jam doughnut with which jam overflows exactly. Hernia that developed by the intervertebral disc of one's back is lumbar vertebra hernia of the intervertebral disc. Herniated Lumbar Disc. (Other examples, there is cervical vertebra hernia of the intervertebral disc of one's neck. ) An important nerve enters cave on the back of spine. But, the protruding hernia presses this nerve. So,That it comes out is the sciatic nerve painfully in the lower half body terrible pain. Then, it was similarly so also in me.

32. Herniated Disk What It Is And What You Can Do Familydoctor.org herniated disks are most common in the lumbar spinethe part of your backbone Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Options for herniated lumbar Disc http://familydoctor.org/341.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Herniated Disk What is a herniated disk? Why does a disk get herniated? What are the signs of a herniated disk? How does my doctor know I have a herniated disk? ... What are my chances of getting better? Herniated Disk: What It Is and What You Can Do Printer-friendly version Email this article What is a herniated disk? When the soft part between bones in the spine presses on the nerves around the backbone, it's called a herniated disk. The word "herniate" (say: her-nee-ate) means to bulge or to stick out. Sometimes this is called a ruptured disk. Herniated disks are most common in the lumbar spinethe part of your backbone between the bottom of your ribs and your hips. Disks are soft "cushions" between the bones of the spine. The drawing to the left shows part of the spine. The spine holds up your body. It also protects your spinal cord and nerves. The disks in the spine let you move your backbone. Return to top Why does a disk get herniated? As you grow older, your disks become flatter less cushiony. If a disk becomes too weak, the outer part may tear. The inside part of the disk pushes through the tear and presses on the nerves beside it. The drawing to the right shows how a disk looks when it gets pushed through the tear and presses on a nerve. Herniated disks are most common in people in their 30s and 40s. Return to top What are the signs of a herniated disk?

33. EMedicine - Lumbar Disc Disease : Article By Kamran Sahrakar, MD lumbar Disc Disease lumbar disc disease accounts for a large amount of lost Etiology A herniated disk fragment comes from the nucleus pulposus of the http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2902.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Neurosurgery Lumbar Disc Disease Last Updated: September 6, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: degenerative disc disease, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, radiculopathy, lumbar discectomy, back pain, cauda equina syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Indications Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications ... Bibliography Author: Kamran Sahrakar, MD , Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California-Davis Coauthor(s): Martin Melicharek, MD , Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California at Davis Kamran Sahrakar, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Association of Neurological Surgeons American Medical Association California Medical Association ... Florida Medical Association , and Nevada State Medical Association Editor(s): Michael G Nosko, MD, PhD

34. EMedicine - Lumbar Disk Problems In The Athlete : Article By Annie Collier, MD Deyo RA, Loeser JD, Bigos SJ herniated lumbar intervertebral disk. Ann Intern Med 1990 Apr 15; 112(8) 598603Medline. http://www.emedicine.com/sports/topic8.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Sports Medicine Spine Lumbar Disk Problems in the Athlete Last Updated: June 30, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: back pain, low back pain, strained back, back is out, herniated disk, slipped disk, herniated nucleus pulposus, ruptured disk, degenerative disk disease, lumbago, mechanical low back pain, LBP AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Annie Collier, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center, Cornell University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): John Munyak, MD , Associate Program Director, Director of Sports Medicine Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Annie Collier, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians Editor(s): Andrew D Perron, MD

35. A New And Superior Technique For Removal Of Herniated Lumbar Disc: Endoscope And Especially about herniated disc, herniated disk, spine, laminectomy, back, leg ,knee, neck pain, lumbar, pinched nerve, sciatica, neurosurgery, arthroscopic http://www.spineonline.com/abstract/1845.html

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38. Anatomical Models Of Spines, Skeletons, Torsos, Lumbar, And Skulls. For Professi Femur Heads (18 spine only), Brain Stem, Cerebellum, and herniated lumbar Disc. herniated disk are interchangeable with the included Normal disks. http://www.buyamag.com/anatom1.htm

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40. Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (slipped Disk) herniated nucleus pulposus, or slipped disk, is a condition in which part or This results in and leg pain (lumbar herniation) or neck pain and arm pain http://www.lifespan.org/ADAM/English/HIE/000442.htm

Careers at Lifespan Volunteer your time Other ways to give Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Definition Herniated nucleus pulposus, or slipped disk, is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk (the nucleus pulposus) is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This results in back pain and leg pain (lumbar herniation) or neck pain and arm pain (cervical herniation) due to nerve root irritation. Alternative Names Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Causes The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back and then to the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back), and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move). The spinal vertebrae are separated by cartilage disks filled with a gelatinous substance, which provide cushioning to the spinal column. These disks may herniate (move out of place) or rupture from trauma or

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