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Vertebal disc degeneration Flashcards

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Pathology of vertable disc degeneration?

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Progressive intervertable disc breakdown

Most common source of back pain

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Causes of vertable disc degen?

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Genetics
Natural stress
Minor injurys through out life

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Symptoms of vertable disc degen?

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Back pain
Parasthesia
Muscle weakness
Headaches

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Treatment of vertable disc degen?

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NSAIDS
Surgery ( corpectomy)

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Risk factors of vertebal disc degen?

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Genetics
Older age
Menapause

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Investigations of vertable disc degen?

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MRI
- detects annular tears

X-ray
- Detects fractures

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