Disc Disease
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Degenerative disc disease is the deterioration or alteration of the intervertebral discs, the structures that cushion between the vertebrae of the spine. Over time these discs may lose height, hydration, or resilience.
Common symptoms: Neck or back pain, stiffness, and, at times, discomfort that radiates toward the arms or legs when there is compression of a nerve.
Common causes: It is usually related to the wear that comes with the passage of time, repeated exertion, or sustained postures.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the professionals who study degenerative disc disease and its effect on the nerve structures. If back pain is persistent or is accompanied by tingling, it is advisable to have a specialist review it.
Data on 97 doctors who treat disc disease
Which specialist treats disc disease?
Disc disease is the wear or degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats cases requiring specialized management. If you have persistent back pain that radiates to your legs or arms, see this specialist.
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Doctors specialized in disc disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is disc disease?
Degenerative disc disease is the deterioration or alteration of the intervertebral discs, the structures that cushion between the vertebrae of the spine. Over time these discs may lose height, hydration, or resilience.
Which doctor treats disc disease?
Disc disease is the wear or degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats cases requiring specialized management. If you have persistent back pain that radiates to your legs or arms, see this specialist.