rupture of intervertebral disc so that the nucleus pulposus protrudes into the vertebral cavity; also called a slipped disc

A bulging or burst disc.

The abnormal protrusion of the intervertebral disc potentially causing primarily leg pain.

A condition in which the nucleus pulposus protrudes through the outer edges of the disc (annulus fibrosis)

A "slipped disc". The term "slipped disc" is actually not correct, since there is nothing to slip out of place. Instead, the disc is like gel-filled, tough fibrous sack that gets a hole in it, causing the toothpaste-like gel to squirt out or herniate. This can cause pressure on the exiting nerve root and/or cause a significant inflammatory reaction that can lead to radiculopathy (sciatica, a dysfunction of the nerve root that can cause weakness, numbness, and/or tingling in one extremity). This term mean anything along a spectrum of disc injury, including disc bulge, a disc protrusion, an extruded disc, or a sequestered disc.

a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region

a bulge in the spinal disc

a common back condition that leads to irritation of spinal nerves and can cause back and leg pain

a common cause of lower back pain for many people

a common cause of severe back pain and sciatica

a condition, usually temporary, in which a disc cushioning the spine becomes swollen or breaks

a definite displaced fragment of nucleus pushed out through a tear in the outer layer of the disc (annulus)

a disc in the lumbar region of the spine that ruptures or thins out and degenerates to the point that the gelatin within the disc protrudes outward

a fatigue response of the outer lining of the disc with a failed inner cushion over years of wear and tear

a fragment of the disc nucleus which is pushed out of the outer disc margin, into the spinal canal through a tear or "rupture

a fragment of the disc nucleus which is pushed out of the view) to show how a herniated or bulging disc can irritate the nerve

a localized displacement of disc material beyond the normal margins of the intervertebral disk space

an abnormal migration of the soft central portion of a disc outside of the disc's outer envelope that causes pressure on individual nerves or the spinal cord

an intervertebral disc that has an incompetent outer layer, or annulus

a piece of the inside of the disc sort of think of it as a jellyroll with the inside jelly as the disc

a protrusion of the disk material, usually through small

a spinal abnormality, frequently the result of wear and tear on the body, or injury

a type of spinal stenosis , although it is not called by that name because the clinical picture is different

a very common cause of compressive pain

displacement of the disc (the shock-absorbing pad of tissue between each vertebra) which then pushes against a nerve causing leg and back pain or arm and neck pain.

the rupture of the center of an intervertebral disc through its fibrous outer ring and causes compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots; also called ruptured disc or (incorrectly) slipped disc.

(HER-knee-ay-ted) — Also known as a slipped disc or prolapsed disc; prolapse usually refers to when the weakened disc anulus bulges out between the adjacent vertebrae but remains intact; if it encroaches on a nerve it may cause pain. In herniation, the disc nucleus bulges through a tear in the anulus. The terms slipped disc, herniated disc, and prolapsed disc are used interchangeably and without distinction by some sources.

a condition in which disk material protrudes through the disk wall and irritates surrounding nerves causing pain.

With age, the center of vertebral discs may start to lose water content, making the disc less effective as a cushion, causing displacement of the disc’s center (herniated or ruptured disc) through a crack in the outer layer. Most disc herniations occur in the bottom two discs of the lumbar spine, at and just below the waist. A herniated disc can press on a nerve root in the spine and may cause back pain or pain, numbness, tingling or weakness of the leg called “sciatica.” Also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, or herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP). Can also occur in the neck and rarely in the thoracic portion of the spine.

Fibrous extrusion of semi-fluid nucleus purposes through a ruptured disk; damage results from pressure on the spinal cord or nervous roots.

Condition when the skin of the disc around its circumference weakens with an injury, a strain or with age and begins to bulge outward. All discs bulge a little with age and usually don't cause pain but when they bulge (herniate) suddenly with an injury or strain or if they bulge a lot with age, they can cause back pain. If they bulge or herniate enough to reach the nerves to the legs which lie very close to them, a sciatica or pinched nerve (pain running down the leg to the calf or below) can occur.

A rupture of the annulus fibrosis, through which the inner disc material ( nucleus pulposus) extrudes. This may put pressure on the exiting spinal nerve and/or cause an inflammatory reaction leading to radiculopathy or weakness, numbness, and/or tingling in the arms or legs.

Disruption of a normal disc such that the nucleus pulposus (the center part of the disc) material breaks through a defect in the annulus fibrosus (the peripheral part of the disc).

A patient with a herniated or "slipped" disc can have leg and/or back pain. The most common complaint is that of shooting pain down one or, uncommonly, both legs. The pain will typically travel from the back or buttocks to below the knee. The second possible symptom is back pain. Patients often report a history of back pain that occurred before the actual herniation. Many patients recall an episode of their back "going out" or of significant pain that resolved over a period of days with rest and was usually not accompanied by leg pain.

the protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented intervertebral disk into the intervertebral foramen, compressing the nerve root

Herniation of the central gelatinous material (nucleus pulposus) of an intervertebral disc through its fibrous outer covering (annulus fibrosis).

Condition in which gelatinous disc material slips or bulges out of position and puts painful pressure on surrounding nerves.

a potentially painful problem in which the hard outer coating of the disc is damaged, allowing the disc's jelly-like center to leak and cause irritation to adjacent nerves.

Extrusion of part of the nucleus pulposus material through a defect in the annulus fibrosis.. 2nd defn: A disc that is displaced from its position between two vertebrae, with injury to the annular ligament.

An abnormal protrusion or bulging of an intervertebral disc, which may cause complications, such as pinched nerves; also called "slipped" or prolapsed disc.

Condition in which the gelatinous core material of a disc bulges out of position and puts painful pressure on surrounding nerve roots. Also known as a slipped or ruptured disc.

The rupture of the connective tissue sheath of the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc.

A rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disc, releasing the nucleus pulposus that cushions the vertebrae above and below. The resultant pressure on spinal nerve roots may cause radiating pain into extremities and damage to the nerves. The condition is most common in the lumbar region.

A general term used to describe a condition in which the nucleus pulposus escapes from the annular tears and enters the intervertebral foramina. A variety of clinical symptoms can be produced depending upon the size and the location of the herniation. Pain may result from direct physical pressure or chemical irritation.

A common non contained disc disorder in which a disc has ruptured, usually at its weakest point. The vast majority of herniated discs occur in the lower back or lumbar region. In a herniated disc, part of the disc shifts to a position that irritates the nearby nerve for that spinal area. BACK

A disc that, due to use, injury or disease, bulges outside its normal area, causing pain and limiting function.