Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...
Ms Ng was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease after a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The condition occurs when the soft discs between the bones in the spine wear out over time.
Surgery is typically indicated when six months of conservative therapy have not been successful, if there is a neurologic deficit attributable to the cervical disc disease or when the symptoms ...
It is often caused by degenerative disc disease, a progressive and irreversible condition that leads to a loss of disc height that can compress the spinal nerves and cause excruciating ...
Doctors Matthew Prevost and Mark Prevost II, board-certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeons with Alabama Back Institute, are on the forefront of cutting-edge technology advancements ...