Intervertebral Disc Disorder of the Lumbar Region with Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction to Lumbar Disc Myelopathy Intervertebral disc disorder of the lumbar region with myelopathy is a severe neurological condition occurring when a herniated or degenerated disc in the upper lumbar spine directly compresses the terminal end of the spinal cord. While most lumbar disc issues pinch individual nerve roots causing leg pain, true myelopathy … Read more