Doença do disco intervertebral : revisão de literatura e relato de caso

Abstract

The present work aims to report and describe the Intervertebral Disc Disease, a discopathy which is responsible for the largest spinal cord compression rate, through the extrusion of the pulpous nucleus (Hansen type I) or protrusion of the fibrous ring into the vertebral canal (Hansen type II). It is important a complete anamnesis, physical and complementary examinations for diagnosis. When diagnosed in less than 48 hours after the beginning of the nervous symptomatology, the prognosis may be favorable. The treatment consists of removing the contents that are compressing the marrow by surgical intervention, this conduct is recommended especially when the spinal cord compression caused by disc herniation is graduated in III, IV and V, or conservative treatment in I or II graduations, by movement restriction associated with medications.