degenerative disc disease Flashcards
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what is DDD
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progressive deterioration of intervertebral discs that happens normally with age
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patho behind DDD
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nucleus pulposus dries out causing weight of body to be distributed to annulus fibrosis
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where is the pain felt in lumbar disc disease and where does it radiate to
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lower back pain, radiates to butt and knees
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what can DDD cause (2 big things)
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herniated disc or radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
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where is pain felt in cervical disc disease
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pain radiates to arms and hands causing weak hand grips
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