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Ruptured disc
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Definition
Refers to a problem with a rubbery disc between spinal bones
Symptoms
Muscle spasm
Stiff neck
Arm and leg pain
Muscle weakness
Pathophysiology
Internal disc ruption
Disc herniation
Overloading of facet joints
Spinal stenosis
Spinal deformities
Nursing Care
Nursing Intervention
Assist with ambulation
Administer analgesics
Encourage adherence to therapy
Encourage patient to move legs
Nursing diagnosis
Acute pain
Constipation
Impaired physical mobility
Evaluation
Relieved constipation
Mobilise well
Patient is free of pain
Causes
Smoking
Weight
Smoking
Treatment
Medication
Cortisol injection
Muscle relaxers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
-Opioids
Surgical
Epidural steroid spinal surgery
Therapeutic ultrasound
Diagnostic tests
X-ray and MRI
CT scan
Myelogram
Electromyography
