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  1. stenosis
    abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
    Most commonly, this nerve agitation is caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, arthritis in the spine, the presence of tissue build-up, and bone spurs.
  2. nerve tissue
    tissue composed of neurons
    When nerve tissue in the spinal column is impinged and irritated, a patient can experience a variety of symptoms, known collectively as radiculopathy, including: local or radiating pain, muscle weakness, and numbness and tingling in the extremities
  3. invasive
    gradually intrusive without right or permission
    Generally speaking, there are two back surgery approaches that are used to alleviate symptoms stemming from nerve compression in the spine: traditional open back surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
  4. spinal
    of or relating to the spine or spinal cord
    In both methods, the surgeon is working to alleviate the impingement and irritation of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots.
  5. degenerative
    (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
    Most commonly, this nerve agitation is caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, arthritis in the spine, the presence of tissue build-up, and bone spurs.
  6. spinal column
    the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
    When nerve tissue in the spinal column is impinged and irritated, a patient can experience a variety of symptoms, known collectively as radiculopathy, including: local or radiating pain, muscle weakness, and numbness and tingling in the extremities.
  7. surgery
    science treating disease or injury by operative procedures
    Back surgery is usually seen as an elective procedure that is only used after conservative pain management options have proven ineffective or the patient’s symptoms have become debilitating.
  8. spine
    the series of vertebrae forming the backbone
    Generally speaking, there are two back surgery approaches that are used to alleviate symptoms stemming from nerve compression in the spine: traditional open back surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
  9. spinal cord
    a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tubelike structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region
    In both methods, the surgeon is working to alleviate the impingement and irritation of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots.
  10. arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
    Most commonly, this nerve agitation is caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, arthritis in the spine, the presence of tissue build-up, and bone spurs.
  11. radiate
    send out rays or waves
    When nerve tissue in the spinal column is impinged and irritated, a patient can experience a variety of symptoms, known collectively as radiculopathy, including: local or radiating pain, muscle weakness, and numbness and tingling in the extremities.
  12. compression
    the act of applying force
    Generally speaking, there are two back surgery approaches that are used to alleviate symptoms stemming from nerve compression in the spine: traditional open back surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
  13. irritate
    cause annoyance in
    When nerve tissue in the spinal column is impinged and irritated, a patient can experience a variety of symptoms, known collectively as radiculopathy, including: local or radiating pain, muscle weakness, and numbness and tingling in the extremities.
  14. elective
    not compulsory
    Back surgery is usually seen as an elective procedure that is only used after conservative pain management options have proven ineffective or the patient’s symptoms have become debilitating.
  15. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    Back surgery is usually seen as an elective procedure that is only used after conservative pain management options have proven ineffective or the patient’s symptoms have become debilitating.
  16. surgeon
    a physician who specializes in surgery
    In both methods, the surgeon is working to alleviate the impingement and irritation of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots.
  17. conservative
    resistant to change
    Back surgery is usually seen as an elective procedure that is only used after conservative pain management options have proven ineffective or the patient’s symptoms have become debilitating.
  18. disease
    an impairment of health
    Most commonly, this nerve agitation is caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, arthritis in the spine, the presence of tissue build-up, and bone spurs.
Created on 十二月 13, 2010 (updated 十二月 13, 2010)

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