How do you fix a bulging disc with L4 and L5?
How do you fix a bulging disc with L4 and L5?
Surgical Treatments for L4-L5
- Microdiscectomy. In this surgery, a small part of the disc material near the nerve root is taken out.
- Laminectomy.
- Foraminotomy.
- Facetectomy.
- Lumbar artificial disc replacement.
- Fusion of L4-L5.
What is affected by L4 and L5?
The L4-L5 spinal segment is a common cause of acute and chronic lower back pain (backaches). An L4-L5 disc bulge can impinge nerves that run down the legs, causing sciatic-like symptoms. A slipped disc is one of the most common causes of a pinched nerve.
What happens when L4-L5 disc bulge?
A herniated disc at lumbar segment 4 and 5 (L4-L5) usually causes L5 nerve impingement. In addition to sciatica pain, this type of herniated disc can lead to weakness when raising the big toe and possibly in the ankle, also known as foot drop. Numbness and pain can also be felt on top of the foot.
What are the symptoms of L4 L5 nerve damage?
Common symptoms and signs include: Sharp pain, typically felt as a shooting and/or burning feeling that originates in the lower back and travels down the leg in the distribution of a specific nerve, sometimes affecting the foot. Numbness in different parts of the thigh, leg, foot, and/or toes.
What nerves are affected by L4 and L5?
The L4 and L5 nerves (along with other sacral nerves) contribute to the formation of the large sciatic nerve that runs down from the rear pelvis into the back of the leg and terminates in the foot.
What nerves do L4 and L5 affect?
Can a bulging disc get worse?
A bulging disc can create pain, tingling, and numbness that radiates through the body. Over time, the symptoms will worsen and the problem will get worse over time. Don’t hesitate to get bulging disc treatment.
What signs are specific to an L4 L5 herniation?
3 Telltale Signs of a L4-L5 Slipped Disc
- Chronic Lower Back Pain. Pain in the lumbar region can mean many things.
- Leg Pain and or Weakness. The leg pain that is often felt with an L4-L5 disc problem in conjunction with or separate from lower back pain is often categorized as sciatica.
- Tingling and Numbness.
How serious is a bulging disc in the lower back?
A bulging disk can push against the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to severe pain and problems with mobility. Treatment may include a combination of medication, physical therapy, and self-care. In severe cases, a person may need surgery.
Is a 5 mm disc herniation large?
From our study results, the patients with disc herniation length of L4–5 larger than 6.31 mm could be considered as candidates for surgical treatment, whereas those with disc herniation length less than 6.23 mm could be treated with nerve blocks.