Degenerative Disc Disease Articles & Analysis
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Nucleus replacement technologies are a minimally invasive alternative to spinal fusion and total disc replacement that have the potential to reduce pain and restore motion for patients with degenerative disc disease. ...
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis, or LSS, is a common condition in which the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves in the lower back. Lumbar spinal stenosis is generally caused by aging and natural wear and tear on the spine. With lumbar spinal stenosis, thickened ligament, overgrowth of bone, and/or bulging discs in the lower back put pressure on the ...
Patient History: Pre-mild® The patient’s history showed degenerative disc disease and symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis. The patient had anxiety and depression. ...
I recently ran across the sobering statistic that patients suffering from chronic low back pain, such as degenerative disc disease (DDD), account for nearly 60% of prescription opioid usage in the U.S. ...