2019年6月24日 · Loss of disc height can be caused due to osteoporosis, spondylosis, vertebral compression fracture and degeneration of disc. Treatment for loss of disc height involves surgery, massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic manipulations and medications.

2023年11月28日 · Loss of Disc Height: In the advanced stage of DDD, the affected discs may lose a significant amount of height, resulting in a decrease in the space between the vertebrae. Bone Spurs (Osteophytes): To compensate for the loss of disc height and instability, the body may form bony growths, known as bone spurs, along the edges of the vertebrae.

2017年8月8日 · Thoracic degenerative disc disease is a condition where there is degeneration or wear and tear of the vertebral discs present in the thoracic region. Know the causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, physiotherapy and exercises for thoracic degenerative disc disease.

2018年4月20日 · What does this mean? disc height loss is seen in the mid-thoracic spine with small endplate osteophytes in keeping with spondylosis. It means: that the findings are consistent with minimal arthritic changes.

Thoracic disc degeneration can be a cause of upper or mid back pain. If the disc is severely degenerated, bone spurs can form and limit the mobility of the thoracic spine. The spurs may cause narrowing of the spinal canal and impinge on the spinal cord.

The thoracic discs can become injured with a loss in disc height or disc protrusions. Disc injuries in turn can cause compression of the nerves in the thoracic spine, leading to a sensation of tingling and numbness in the affected area.

If you’ve been diagnosed with mild to moderate degenerative disc disease, one of your first questions was probably, “Can my spine get better?” There’s no simple answer to that question because it depends on the severity of your condition (s) and several other variables.

2022年7月27日 · Most people start to feel pain in their spine during this stage, although the pain tends to start out mild. People in this stage may even experience back pain only on occasion. At this point, the affected person's spine will continue to shift and change in terms of curvature.

Multilevel degenerative disc disease can occur at any level of the spine, in the cervical region (neck), the thoracic region (upper/mid-back) or the lumbar region (lower back). It can cause a variety of symptoms, and oftentimes exact symptoms depend on the specific location of the degeneration, but the most common symptoms include regionalized:

Most cases of spondylosis are initially mild and can be managed with conservative treatment, but if degeneration is severe, surgery may be needed. Over the years, the regular wear and tear on the spine takes a toll and the spinal anatomy naturally begins to deteriorate.