Intervertebral disc protrusion

Intervertebral disc protrusion

Features and symptoms of protrusion

Injuries to the annulus fibrosus occur in the most mobile, load-bearing segments of the spinal column. The following locations of protrusions are distinguished:

lumbar region (the most likely area of ​​​​disruption)

thoracic region

cervical region

Symptoms and manifestations of the disease are diverse and depend on the location of the affected area.

Symptoms of protrusion

If there is no compression of the nerve roots, the protrusion may proceed without symptoms. And if the protrusion of the annulus fibrosus compresses the vascular-neural bundles, the patient experiences pain, muscle weakness in the affected area and below it, numbness in various parts of the body.

Protrusion of the intervertebral disc of the cervical-thoracic region is manifested by pain in the neck, interscapular space, radiating to the shoulder blade, dizziness. Weakness and numbness of the hands are possible, and neck mobility is limited.

Frequent symptoms of protrusion of the thoracic spine are: girdling pains in the chest, pain in the interscapular and hyposcapular regions, sometimes a burning sensation in this area, limitation of movements and stiffness.

If the lumbar disc(s) is deformed, tingling, pain and weakness are observed in the patient’s legs. Patients often complain of pain in the lower back, which disappears or may intensify when changing body position, especially when a person sits down or gets up from a sitting position. Numbness and tingling sensations in the legs may occur. In some cases, lumbar-coccygeal protrusion causes urinary disorders.

Common symptoms of intervertebral disc protrusion are:

Constant pain in the back, along the length of the spinal column

Sensitivity disorders

Reduced sensitivity in the spine

Muscle weakness and numbness in the limbs (more often in the fingers).