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… pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections instead. This decision aid is for … pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections. If one of these things doesn't … daily tasks and activities easier. Steroid injections. These are shots that might be …
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… a lumbar herniated disc isn't pressing on a nerve, you may have an ache in your low back. … MRI or a CT scan. These tests may include: An electromyogram and nerve conduction test. A … (CT) Scan of the Spine Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Magnetic …
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… are small, spongy discs that separate the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The … to less padding and less space between the bones in the spine. The body reacts to this by … making bony growths on the spine called bone spurs. These spurs can press on the spinal …
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… herniated discs are first treated with non-surgical treatment, including rest or … herniated discs are first treated with non-surgical treatment, including rest or …
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… that is pressing on a nerve root or on the spinal cord . There are many different kinds … twisting, and lifting. Why It Is Done Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may … MRI). Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis). How Well It Works Although surgery …
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Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated … asleep or have medicine to relax you during surgery. And the area will be numbed if you're …
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… Overview Disc batteries (also called button cell … and can be easily inserted into the nose. A disc battery in the nose must be removed … lining the nose. If you or your child has a disc battery in the nose, do not use nose …
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Overview Button disc batteries Button disc batteries are found in watches, cameras, calculators, hearing aids, and computer games. They are easily swallowed by children. These batteries, which …
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… Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) …
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… sent. For example, with Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain break down and can't … Kinase Test Electroencephalogram (EEG) Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies