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Learn About Invertebral Disc Disease

What is the definition of Invertebral Disc Disease?
Intervertebral disc disease, also known as degenerative disc disease, is a condition in which the one or more of the discs that cushion and absorb pressure between the vertebrae of the spine degenerate and cause pain. Intervertebral disc disease may lead to curvature of the spine (adult scoliosis), herniated disc, spinal stenosis (narrowing), and slipped discs (spondylolisthesis). Intervertebral disc disease is a part of aging and is common in older adults.
What are the symptoms of Invertebral Disc Disease?
Symptoms of intervertebral disc disease depend on the type and affected discs. The most common symptom of intervertebral disc disease is periodic or chronic pain in the neck or back. The pain may increase when bending, twisting the body, sitting, or lifting. Herniated intervertebral discs can press on the spinal nerves and cause pain that runs down the leg (sciatica), weakness, and numbness in the back or legs. Degenerated intervertebral discs may also cause the growth of bone spurs (osteophytes) at their edges that pinch the spinal nerves, causing weakness, numbness, difficulty walking, and bladder and bowel control problems. A completely degenerated intervertebral disc may cause permanent nerve damage and impaired movement.
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What are the current treatments for Invertebral Disc Disease?
Treatment for intervertebral disc disease includes medications, such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; arthritis medications; hot and cold therapy; stretching; physical therapy; exercise; oral cortisone; cortisone injections; radiofrequency neurotomy; or spinal decompression surgery, such as discectomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy, bone spur (osteophyte) removal; and spinal fusion.
Who are the top Invertebral Disc Disease Local Doctors?
Laura S. Stone
Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
3610 University Street, 
Montreal, QC, CA 

Laura Stone practices in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Stone is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Spinal Fusion, and Oophorectomy.

Ira D. Fisch
Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
Orthopedics
Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
Orthopedics

Aligned Orthopedic Partners

10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, 
Bethesda, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. Dr. Fisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Abid A. Qureshi
Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease

Golden State Orthopedics And Spine

101 Sand Creek Rd, Suite B, 
Brentwood, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Abid Qureshi is an Orthopedics provider in Brentwood, California. Dr. Qureshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Invertebral Disc Disease Clinical Trials?
A Prospective, Multi-Center Investigation of the DEXA- C Anterior Cervical Interbody System

Summary: FDA Cleared interbody product for the cervical spine, designed to match a patients DEXA scan for increase in fusion rate.

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Fusion or Not- a Randomized Controlled Study on Low Back Pain

Summary: Problems from the musculoskeletal system are one of the most common reasons for disability and sick leave. These problems include low back pain. Low back pain affects as many as 8 out of 10 individuals at some point in life. In most people it is quickly transient with little, or only short-term, impact on function and quality of life. In some individuals, the problems can become long-lasting and s...