Hernia

A herniated disc is a deformation of the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc, in which a gap is formed, through which, due to the pressure exerted, a small part of the gelatinous nucleus protrudes. Most often, this disease occurs in people from 25 to 45 years old and very rarely in childhood. A herniated disc is a rather dangerous and complex disease of the musculoskeletal system, which is one of the most common and severe manifestations of osteochondrosis, which can lead to temporary loss of ability to work and even disability.

Symptoms

The occurrence of an intervertebral hernia is the cause of chronic recurrent and very severe pain in the lumbar spine, radiating to the lower limbs. Tingling or numbness in some areas of the skin may be noted. Symptoms of a hernia can be very diverse, depending on its location and the volume of tissues involved in the pathological process. In some cases, the disease may manifest itself only as mild pain in the lumbar spine. As the hernia progresses, it begins to compress the nerve roots, which manifests itself as severe shooting and constant pain in the lower limbs, which intensifies with movement. Impaired sensitivity, muscle weakness, paresthesia occur as a result of impaired conduction of impulses along the radicular nerves to or from the lower limbs.

Treatment methods:

• Decompression and stabilization operations using transpedicular structures, interbody cages and other implants
• Dynamic stabilization of the spine