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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
Laura S. Stone
Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
Laura S. Stone
3610 University Street, 
Montreal, QC, CA 

Laura Stone practices in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Stone and 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.

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Dr. Alan T. Villavicencio
Neurosurgery
Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
Dr. Alan T. Villavicencio
Neurosurgery

Boulder Community Health

4743 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 202, 
Boulder, CO 
303-415-4101
Languages Spoken:
English
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Alan Villavicencio is a Neurosurgery provider in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Villavicencio and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Villavicencio is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
Dr. Pierce D. Nunley
Orthopedics
Elite in Invertebral Disc Disease
Dr. Pierce D. Nunley
Orthopedics

Spine Institute Of Louisiana LLC

1500 Line Ave, Suite 200, 
Shreveport, LA 
318-629-5560
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Pierce Nunley is an Orthopedics provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nunley and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Nunley is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Invertebral Disc Disease Clinical Trials?
Minimally Invasive Isolated Decompression From the Posterior Approach for Degenerative Spinal Stenosis of the Cervical Spine
Minimally Invasive Isolated Decompression From the Posterior Approach for Degenerative Spinal Stenosis of the Cervical Spine
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Degenerative stenosis of the cervical spinal canal may be caused by the compression of the posterior part of the dural sac and spinal cord by the hypertrophied ligamentum flavum and facet joints, by the compression of the anterior part of the dural sac and spinal cord by the posterior longitudinal ligament, vertebral osteophytes and protrusion/ herniation. The choice of surgical treatment in such ...

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A Single Site Post-Market Data Collection Protocol to Evaluate the Performance of Synergy Spine Solutions Synergy Disc®
A Single Site Post-Market Data Collection Protocol to Evaluate the Performance of Synergy Spine Solutions Synergy Disc®
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Device

Summary: This is a real world data collection observational study at a single site. There are both prospective and retrospective cohorts. The study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the Synergy cervical disc system in patients with degenerative cervical disc disease.

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