Discogram Center - Perris, CA
Perris Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for DiscogramType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Perris * Healthpointe Medical Group Inc  Orthopaedics Unlimited Medical Group Inc  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Physician Services Clinic  Riverside Medical Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Department  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Haider Spine Center  Corona Temecula Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc  Corona Temecula Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc  Corona Temecula Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc  Alexander Orthopaedic Surgery  Fallbrook Temecula Valley Orthopaedics  American Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Fallbrook Temecula Valley Orthopaedics  RMM Orthopaedics  Fallbrook Temecula Valley Orthopaedics  Alexander Orthopaedic Surgery  Riverside Medical Clinic  Hampton Medical Clinic  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Community Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Southern California Orthopaedic Specialists  Southern California Orthopaedic Specialists  Southern California Orthopaedic Specialists  Beaver Medical Group Redlands Orthopedics  Beaver Medical Group Redlands Orthopedics  Orthopedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Loma Linda Orthopaedic Medical Group  Orthopaedics Unlimited Medical Group Inc  Orthopaedics Unlimited Medical Group Inc  Apex Healthcare Orthopaedics Div  Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery Center  Beaver Medical Group Redlands  Beaver Medical Group Redlands  Pacifica Orthopedics  Executive Medical & Surgical  Aeroback Medical Group  Executive Medical & Surgical  Aeroback Medical Group  Dr Gustafson Orthopaedics  Leisure Yu MD Inc  Loma Linda University Health Care  Rancho Valley Orthopedics  Inland Orthopaedics  Healthpointe Medical Group Inc  Jayaraja Yogaratnam MD  Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine  Mitchell Geiger MD  Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine  Corona Temecula Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc  Corona Temecula Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Eugene Emembolu MD  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Orthopaedic Medical Group of Riverside Inc  Mark Greenspan MD  Fallbrook Temecula Valley Orthopaedics  Inland Center Medical Group  Neurology Medical Center  William Schobert MD  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Adult & Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  Community Orthopedic Medical Group  South County Orthopaedic Associates  Robert Roth MD  South Orange County Orthopaedics Inc  Robert N Green MD  South Orange County Orthopaedics Inc  Mark J Legome MD  South Orange County Orthopaedics Inc  South Orange County Orthopaedics Inc  South Orange County Orthopaedics Inc Perris, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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Discogram (Discography)Read the Discogram (Discography) article » What is the anatomy of the disc of the spine (intervertebral disc)?The disc is an important structure that rests between the bony building blocks of the spine (vertebrae). The disc in the spine is sometimes referred to as the intervertebral disc. Intervertebral discs help provide flexibility to our spine. They also lessen the effect of impact on our spine by cushioning the bony vertebrae. The disc is designed somewhat like a jelly donut. The disc has a stronger outer layer (the annulus) that is rather like a radial tire, and an inner gel (the nucleus) that acts as a sort of shock absorber or cushion between the bones of the spine.
What happens to the disc with injury or age?With injury or age, these discs can become damaged, and the supporting ligaments surrounding them weaken. One of the reasons we lose height as we age is that the intervertebral discs lose their water content. This leads to shrinkage of the disc and, as a result, height diminishes. What is a discogram used for?An injured disc can be a source of pain. A discogram is used to determine if a particular disc is the source of pain. Discograms are provocative tests, meaning that they attempt to reproduce rather than remove pain. The reproduction of pain during a discogram can help determine if injury to a particular disc is the source of a person's pain. How is a discogram performed?When performing a discogram, a needle is inserted into the disc and a contrast dye is injected. This extra fluid in the disc increases the pressure in the disc. Patients with an injured disc may then experience pain that can mimic the pain they have been experiencing. The intensity of the pain is recorded on a 0-10 scale. Based upon this information, the diagnosis of a particular disc injury can be made. The doctor can then determine what the optimal treatment ... Recommended Reading Related to Discogram (Discography)What is an epidural steroid injection?An epidural steroid injection is a common procedure to treat spinal nerve irritation that is caused by tissues next to the nerve pressing against it. The beginning of the nerve (nerve root) is most often irritated by an inflamed intervertebral disc, or disc contents, directly touching the spinal nerve.
[Drawing of a disc herniation compressing the spinal nerve root] An epidural steroid injection involves bathing an inflamed nerve root in steroids (potent anti-inflammation medicine) in order to decrease the irritation of the nerve root that is causing pain. How is an epidural steroid injection performed?The epidural steroid injection procedure is quick and simple. While it is common for people to be concerned prior to the procedure, it is actually frequent to hear from patients afterwards: "Is that all?" The spinal cord rests in the spinal ca... Other Related Discogram ArticlesEmergency Contact for Perris
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