Joint Surgeons in Germany

Gelenk Klinik Orthopaedic Clinic
Alte Bundesstrasse 58
D-79194 Gundelfingen
Germany
fon: +49-761-79117-228
fax: +49-761-79117-999
care@joint-surgeon.com

Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerated Spinal Disc Degenerated Spinal Disc © Viewmedica

Degenerative Disc disease is a chronic and often painful condition. This condition happens when one or more of the vertebral discs (cushions between the vertebrae) become damaged and weakened and no longer work as shock absorbers for the movement of the spine.

Degenerative disc disease can be a result of the natural ageing process or injury to the back at any age. It begins when small tears appear in the disc wall. The tears cause pain in the back at the site of the tear.

Gradually the scars heal, causing scar tissue. This scar tissue is not as strong as the original disc wall.

If this process of tearing, scarring and weakening continues over time, the nucleus of the disc becomes damaged and loses some of its water content.

The water inside the disc is what enables it to act as a shock absorber. Without the shock absorber, the vertebrae above and below the damaged disc start to slide together and in turn, the facet joints (areas where the vertebral bones touch), twist into an unnatural position. Eventually, bone spurs may form, which, if left untreated can lead to spinal stenosis (pinching of the spinal cord and sciatic nerve).

Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms

  • Back pain - strong pain may come and go
  • Pain, numbness or tingling in the legs (sciatica)
  • Pain may be worse when bending, twisting or sitting
  • Lying down may relieve pain

Specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgeons work together in an interdisciplinary team at the Gelenk Klinik. They diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease via modern devices and expert clinical investigation. Minimally invasive surgical techniques reduce scarring from the incision and give a fast recovery time.

Please stay up to date with www.joint-surgeon.com: Follow on Facebook, Twitter, linkedin, Instagram

Orthopaedic Clinic Germany

Orthopedic clinic and surgeons in Germany

MVZ Gelenk-Klinik
Orthopaedic Clinic

ISO 9001:2015 certified quality

Alte Bundesstrasse 58

D-79194 Gundelfingen,
Germany

 

Back & Spine Specialists

Team of orthopedic surgeons in Germany

PD Dr. David-Christopher Kubosch
Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Spine Surgery

360° Virtual Tour

3-D View of Gelenk-Klinik Praxis on Google Maps

Map and Route

Location of Gelenk-Klinik Gundelfingen
View Details of the location
  • Distance to EURO-Airport Basel: 80 km (45 mins)
  • Distance to Zurich: 161 km (1h 40)
  • Distance to Frankfurt: 259 km (2h 20)

Centre for Arthroplasty

Center of Excellence in Arthroplasty

Certified Centre for Arthroplasty (Centre for Endoprosthesis)