Acute Disc Tear/Prolapse Flashcards by Emma Feechan | Brainscape

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define

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acute tear in annulus fibrosis, usually after lifting.

most are at L4/5 or L5/S1

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presentation

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pain (rich innervation of outer annulus)

pain on coughing

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management

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most settle by 3 months
physiotherapy
analgesia

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