Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

退化性椎间盘疾病是一种常见疾病，其标志是将脊柱骨骼（椎骨）分开的一个或多个椎间盘的分解。椎间盘在椎骨之间提供缓冲，并在脊柱上吸收压力。虽然腰椎（下）脊柱中的椎间盘受到更常见的影响，但脊柱的任何部分都可以具有椎间盘变性。根据受影响的椎间盘的位置，退行性椎间盘疾病会导致背部或颈部周期性或慢性疼痛。坐着，弯曲，扭曲或举起物体时，疼痛通常会更糟。

What You Can Expect at UTHealth Neurosciences

At UTHealth Neurosciences, fellowship-trained neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, interventional pain management specialists, and radiation oncologists work together to determine the care each patient needs. This approach allows our specialists to share each other’s insights, leading to better treatment decision-making and outcomes.

我们first investigate options for nonsurgical treatment, including medical management, pain management, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and watchful waiting. When surgery is needed, our neurosurgeons routinely employ innovative minimally invasive techniques. Throughout the treatment process, our team works closely with the doctor who referred you to ensure a smooth transition back to your regular care plan. While you are with us, you can expect expert care, excellent communication, and genuine compassion.

退化性椎间盘疾病的原因

当椎间盘突出症时，突出的椎间盘可以压在从脊髓到身体其余部分的任何脊柱神经。压力会导致背部和腿部的疼痛，无力和麻木。椎间盘突出可能会导致神经疼痛称为坐骨神经痛，该神经疼痛沿着从下部向下延伸到每条腿的长度的坐骨神经行进。

椎间盘退化，骨刺可能在椎骨的边缘形成。骨刺可能会压缩脊柱神经，导致手臂或腿部的虚弱或麻木。如果骨刺压缩脊髓，则可能会出现行走，膀胱和肠道控制的问题。随着时间的流逝，退化的椎间盘可能会完全分解，在两个椎骨之间没有空间，这可能会导致运动，疼痛和神经损伤受损。

Early Signs of Degenerative Disc Disease and Diagnosis

Although most people experience some degeneration of the spine as they age, not everyone experiences back pain. For those who do, symptoms include pain that ranges from nagging to severe and disabling in the back or neck, buttocks, and thighs; pain in the neck that radiates to the arms and hands; numbness and tingling in the arms and legs; and weakness in the leg or foot muscles. Symptoms usually develop slowly over time, but they may worsen suddenly.

我们的脊柱专家在体格检查和病史上进行了诊断，包括对症状的描述以及您遇到症状的描述以及MRI确认对椎间盘的损害。

治疗

Most people with degenerative disc disease can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or pain relievers, heat or ice applications, and physical therapy. Exercise can also increase blood flow to the back, which helps reduce inflammation.

其他保守的治疗方法包括由介入疼痛管理专家给予的注射，也称为神经阻滞。注射可能包括腰椎的硬膜外类固醇注射，小片关节注射，单神经根块和s骨关节注射。射频根茎切开术（消融），一种办公手术，暂时关闭神经向大脑发送疼痛信息的能力。

People who still experience pain or are significantly restricted in their daily movements after trying conservative treatments may consider surgery to remove the deteriorated disc and fuse the two vertebrae. Options for surgery are artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion.

Uthealth神经科学中心汇集了由董事会认证的，受过奖学金培训的神经外科医生，神经科医生，研究人员和疼痛管理专家组成的多学科团队，他们共同努力，以帮助解决最复杂的问题。beplay苹果手机能用吗患有阴茎病，脊椎病，脊柱狭窄，椎间盘突出，退行性椎间盘疾病，周围神经疾病，脊髓损伤或其他创伤的人受到我们管理脊柱疾病的协作专业知识的受益。

脖子和脊柱解剖

The spine is divided into the following regions:

The cervical region (vertebrae C1-C7) encompasses the first seven vertebrae under the skull. Their main function is to support the weight of the head, which averages 10 pounds. The cervical vertebrae are more mobile than other areas, with the atlas and axis vertebra facilitating a wide range of motion in the neck. Openings in these vertebrae allow arteries to carry blood to the brain and permit the spinal cord to pass through. They are the thinnest and most delicate vertebrae.
The thoracic region (vertebrae T1-T12) is composed of 12 small bones in the upper chest. Thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that support the ribs. Muscle tension from poor posture, arthritis, and osteoporosis are common sources of pain in this region.
腰部区域（椎骨L1-L5）具有更大的椎骨，以吸收举重和携带重物的压力。腰部区域的伤害会导致臀部，腿部和膀胱控制的功能损失。
s骨区域（椎骨S1-S5）在脊柱底部包括一个大骨。ac骨是三角形的，由五个保护骨盆器官的熔融骨头组成。

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