What is a bilateral disc protrusion?

What is a bilateral disc protrusion?

What is a bilateral disc protrusion?

A disc protrusion is a disease condition that can occur in some vertebrates, including humans, in which the outermost layers of the anulus fibrosus of the intervertebral discs of the spine are intact but bulge when one or more of the discs are under pressure.

What is the difference between a disc bulge and protrusion?

The nucleus presses against the annulus, causing the disc to bulge or prolapse outward. The bulged disc material is still contained within the annulus. But in some cases, the nucleus pushes completely through the annulus and squeezes out of the disc. This is called a disc herniation or protrusion.

Do bulging discs always require surgery?

When & How to Seek Medical Care. Fortunately, the majority of herniated discs do not require surgery. With time, the symptoms of sciatica/radiculopathy improve in approximately 9 out of 10 people. The time to improve varies, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.

What does it mean to have a paracentral disc protrusion?

This is called a bulging disc or herniated disc, depending on the severity of disc damage. However, when a paracentral disc protrusion occurs, the disc extends toward the center of the spine and protrudes into the space between the spine and the spinal cord. If the disc impacts a nerve root near the spinal cord, severe pain and symptoms can occur.

What are the symptoms of a paracentral disc herniation?

Reviewed By: Pramod Kerkar, MD, FFARCSI. Paracentral Disc Extrusion is a pathological condition in which there is seepage of the nucleus material of a herniated disc on right or left side of the middle portion of the disc. The disc herniation often protrudes into foramina and causes foraminal stenosis.

What kind of pain does a disc protrusion cause?

Neck pain, headaches and pain in the face, shoulders, arms and hands may be created when the disc protrusion or “Slipped Disc” presses on the neck nerves.

Is it safe to remove a paracentral disc?

In some cases of a severely damaged disc, our surgeons may remove the entire disc and follow up with a stabilization surgery to insert an artificial disc in the empty space to immediately support the spine. Our procedures avoid the tearing and disruption of the surrounding spine muscles, making our surgery safer than traditional open back surgery.

This is called a bulging disc or herniated disc, depending on the severity of disc damage. However, when a paracentral disc protrusion occurs, the disc extends toward the center of the spine and protrudes into the space between the spine and the spinal cord. If the disc impacts a nerve root near the spinal cord, severe pain and symptoms can occur.

What is the medical term for posterior protrusion of the disc?

Focusing on posterior protrusions, discs can herniate centrally, also known as medial bulging discs, or off center, known medically as posterolateral or paramedial herniated discs.

Where is the central disc protrusion located in the spinal cord?

Central disc protrusion — is toward the center of the spinal canal, possibly pressing on the spinal cord Posterolateral disc protrusion — is to the back and left or back and right side of the spinal canal, possibly pressing on nerve roots

Reviewed By: Pramod Kerkar, MD, FFARCSI. Paracentral Disc Extrusion is a pathological condition in which there is seepage of the nucleus material of a herniated disc on right or left side of the middle portion of the disc. The disc herniation often protrudes into foramina and causes foraminal stenosis.