Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Afyon, Turkey, Vakif Gureba Training Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey and Yeditepe University Faculty of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In an award-winning study, researchers from India concluded that the endplate junction — rather than the anulus ...

Herniated disc is said to occur when the intervertebral disc between the two vertebrae of the spine protrudes or herniates into the spinal canal and compresses the spinal nerves that travel through ...

Lumbar disc herniation refers to the condition in which one of the discs in the lower back (lumbar spine) protrudes or ruptures. The lumbar spine consists of a stack of bones called vertebrae ...

“It was April 2011 and I had been exercising pretty aggressively - Zumba, weight training, Pilates and Lotte Burke - 2 to 3 Hours a day - then I did something and my hip gave out and subsequently my ...

What is Prolapse of Intervertebral Disc? Prolapse of intervertebral disc or spinal disc herniation or herniated disc is a condition where the central gelatinous part of the intervertebral disc moves ...

Amy Schumer, 38, recently revealed that she had an MRI for her back. Results confirmed that Schumer's pain is from herniated discs, but she will not need surgery. Schumer has a history of back issues, ...

Herniated disc surgery is usually the last resort after trying other treatments such as anti-inflammatories, pain relievers, therapy, injections, and rest. There are several types. Between each of the ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: I am 44 years old and female. Nine months ago, I suddenly experienced severe low backache without any associated ...