Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine on June 6, 2005.
Degenerative disc disease refers to wear changes in the individual discs of the spine in any part of the spine.
Spondylosis is another term for degenerative disc disease.
DDD can affect any part of the spine, although common sites are the lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) spine; thoracic DDD is very uncommon.
Radiographic (
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the... Read more »
Full Question: Is there a definite risk from cortisone shots and medications for headaches and back and neck pain of getting early... Read more »
What is the point of joint injections? Sticking a needle into a joint is not anyone's idea of a good time; however, at times, an injection... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis gets blamed for a lot of my aches and pains and although I know that it plays a huge part in this recent round of... Read more »
Because we've been inundated lately with bitter winds and lots of ice and snow, I've been mega homebound and trying to be constructive... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Stephen Burnett, MD, FRCS(C), Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Forefoot PainForefoot pain refers to pain and discomfort felt toward the top of the foot. The rate of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age.... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Most people would be surprised to know that total hip replacements (THRs) have been around since the 1930s. Today's successful use of THRs reflects... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: CORTISONE - ORALPronounced: (KOR-ti-sone)Cortisone Oral Precautions Before taking cortisone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if ... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »