DISC PROLAPSE OR SLIP DISC
WHAT IS DISC PROLAPSE OR sLIP DISC
When a small fragment of an intervertebral disc, which is a spring like structure between two vertebrae slips in neural foramen or spinal canal it is called as slip disc. Slip disc can be very painful and it can impede patients everyday activity.
DISC PROLAPSE OR SLIP DISC- dIAGNOSIS
MRI is an investigation of choice for diagnosis of disc prolapse. Along with this we often do X-rays to rule out other pathologies like spondylolisthesis or spina bifida occulta
DISC PROLAPSE OR SLIP DISC- treatment
Rest, few medications and physiotherapy for about 4 to 6 weeks is usually sufficient in almost 90 percent of patients with slip disc.
But few patients might need further treatment in the form of Nerve root block or Microscopic / endoscopic discectomy to relieve symptoms