What's The Difference Between a Disc Bulge, Disc Protrusion & More - Common MRI Questions ANSWERED

In this video, Dr. Visnjevac (Dr. V) explains the difference between a disc bulge, disc protrusion, annular tear, disc extrusion & disc sequestration, as well as a common naming confusion.
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[@lorsham]

My brain thanks for you ! very information and great presentation btw. Thank you

[@shirleywilson20]

Great video!!!!!!

[@FERAFRA-yy9dz]

Very helpful thanks very much

[@alisonreay789]

REally helpful videeo, what is your advice in relation to a diagnosis of a disc protrusion and an annular tear - what can be done? at L5/S1 level - thank you - a very clear video

[@michelleb9808]

Thank you

[@leemack7399]

I have a degenerative herniated disc
L5 S1 enlighten me please if there's any tears or may need micro surgery

[@afsalplr001]

Broad based central disc protrusion L5-S1 dessication plz help

[@carlooctavio23]

Hi, my MRI shows that i have Superimposed central disc protrusion was this a severe case?

[@chantalconto2742]

I’m 51 and I have a superimposed extrusion. What’s that??? After 7 weeks I able to walk again, but I’m still in sone pain. My PT says that I will probably always have discomfort.

[@danbrown3733]

When treating pain caused by annular tears with ESI fails, is there any chance the pain could be helped with radio frequency neurotomy?

[@BloorPainSpecialists]

Hello Dan. Excellent question. RF neurotomy can certainly help. Depending on where in the world you live, a procedure called a biacuplasty, or an artificial disc replacement surgery may also be options. Over time, the annular tear may harden/calcify as well.
Hope that helps.
- Bloor Pain Team

[@DrVatBloorPainSpecialists]

Hi Dan. Thanks for the interest. Of course there is a chance. A decent chance too. Unfortunately, we can't discuss details of your personal care on a public forum like TH-cam. If you live in Ontario, have your doctor send a referral to us and we would be happy to chat in person. www.BloorPain.com/refer-a-patient/

[@Tazz45]

L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear patent.
That’s my MRI I have my big toe and big toe areas numb sometimes does it need surgery?

[@carlooctavio23]

Hi, how are you now?

[@timschannel910]

If I had a bulging disc in my 20 and hurt all this time am 49 now it's touching a nerve will I have to have surgery because nothing I do is helping and am sick of taking medication.

[@DrVatBloorPainSpecialists]

Hi Tim. We feel for you. That's why we do what we do to try to get people in control of their pain rather than their pain controlling their life. If you would like and you live in Ontario, have your doctor send us a referral. Contact info and referral form @ www.BloorPain.com/refer-a-patient/

[@InGodITrust1111]

My lower back pain starts when I’m sitting 😢. I have DDD and protrusion

[@user-px2xu6qr9h]

Same. Are you getting surgery?

[@rj.8.8.u]

thanks for clarifying what colloquial terms are vs medical ones. helps defeat the bullshitfuckcrap out there.

[@esterjoy7534]

I found this video thoroughly useless.

[@Amymack62]

Well, aren't you just a lovely little ray of sunshine...

[@abdulhakimelmabruk6373]

You will never find treatment for discs if damaged only what has mentioned by Mohammed the last messenger of god peace upon of him