Discogram Center - Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova * Benchmark Medical Consultants  Drs Gregory & Finkemeier  Drs Gregory & Finkemeier  Michael R Klein Jr. MD  Elvert F Nelson MD  Edward W Younger III MD  David M Broderick MD & Kevin A Kirby DPM  Stephen P Abelow MD  Gregory M Whitsett MD  Rubin Orthopaedics  El Dorado Orthopedics  Occupational Orthopaedics  David Chan MD  Andrew M Hazen MD  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  Shriners Hospitals for Children  Shriners Hospitals for Children  Shriners Hospitals for Children  Shriners Hospitals for Children  Drs Barad & Howell  Occupational Orthopaedics  Drs Barad & Howell  Kaiser Permanente Medical Ctr  Sunrise Orthopedic & Sports Medicine  William P Duffy MD  Sutter Medical Group Orthopedics  Hand Surgery Associates  Sutter Medical Group Orthopedics  Sutter Medical Group Orthopedics  Sutter Medical Group Orthopedics  Joint Surgeons of Sacramento  Anthony F Bellomo MD  Joint Surgeons of Sacramento  Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine  Endicott Lian Shortley & Tai MDs  Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine  Northern California Spine & Rehabilitation Associates  Sacramento Orthopedic Center  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  Sacramento Orthopedic Center  Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine  Sacramento Orthopedic Center  Endicott Lian Shortley & Tai MDs  Sacramento Orthopedic Center  UC Davis Medical Group Orthopaedics  Northern California Spine & Rehabilitation Associates  Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine  Norman K Poppen MD  Randall K Schaefer MD  Joint Surgeons of Sacramento  Endicott Lian Shortley & Tai MDs  Sacramento Orthopedic Center  Endicott Lian Shortley & Tai MDs  Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Mercy Medical Group Downtown Orthopedics & Podiatry  Roseville Orthopedic Group  Roseville Orthopedic Group  Roseville Orthopedic Group  Roseville Orthopedic Group  Roseville Orthopedic Group  Scott T Gherini MD  Spine Surgery Associates Inc  El Dorado Orthopedics  Peter Bales, MD Inc  Sutter Neuroscience Medical Group - Sutter Cancer Center  Sutter Roseville Orthopedic Surgery  Sutter Roseville Orthopedic Surgery  Sutter Roseville Orthopedic Surgery  Sutter Neuroscience Medical Group - Sutter Cancer Center  Sutter Roseville Orthopedic Surgery  Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery  Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery  Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery  Philip J Orisek MD Inc  Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery  David R Gotham Jr. DO  Osteoporosis Medical Center  Foothill Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Robert K Henrichsen MD  Sierra Orthopedic & Sports Medicine  Gary Wisner MD  Roland Nakata MD Rancho Cordova, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Rancho Cordova
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Lower Back Pain
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