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EDISCSCULPTA disc bulge is an extremely common spine condition, in which one of the intervertebral discs becomes flatter than normal, bulging in one or more places. In most cases, a disc bulge causes no pain, but sometimes it can cause moderate to severe symptoms similar to those of other common spinal stenosis conditions, such as herniated discs and arthritis.
The first line of treatment against bulging discs is conservative treatments such as:
Epidural Steroid Injections
The epidural space is the space between two parts of the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. This space is a common site to give certain medications, such as pain relief during labor.
Steroids serve to reduce inflammation; once inflammation has ceased, many times bulging disc symptoms will stop as well. In this procedure, the steroid medicine is injected into the epidural space at the same level as the bulging disc.
Laser Back Surgery
Laser back surgery is a way to surgically remove the part of the disc that bulges without having to open up the spine. During this procedure, an endoscopic camera is inserted into the spine so that the doctor can see the disc as he operates. Then, a probe is inserted into the spine, and a laser is used to dissolve the portion of the disc that bulges. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia, and the pain is removed as the procedure takes place.
To learn more about treatment for your bulging disc or other spine condition, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
The first line of treatment against bulging discs is conservative treatments such as:
- Limited rest
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which reduce inflammation
- Chiropractic treatment, which helps increase blood flow to the discs to promote healing, and improves posture
- Physical therapy, which improves posture and increases the back's strength, thus reducing the amount of weight borne by the spine
Epidural Steroid Injections
The epidural space is the space between two parts of the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. This space is a common site to give certain medications, such as pain relief during labor.
Steroids serve to reduce inflammation; once inflammation has ceased, many times bulging disc symptoms will stop as well. In this procedure, the steroid medicine is injected into the epidural space at the same level as the bulging disc.
Laser Back Surgery
Laser back surgery is a way to surgically remove the part of the disc that bulges without having to open up the spine. During this procedure, an endoscopic camera is inserted into the spine so that the doctor can see the disc as he operates. Then, a probe is inserted into the spine, and a laser is used to dissolve the portion of the disc that bulges. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia, and the pain is removed as the procedure takes place.
To learn more about treatment for your bulging disc or other spine condition, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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