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Common Terms for Degenerative Disc Disease

A Neurosurgeon Defines DDD Terms You Should Know

Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurosurgery

Rush University Medical School

Dr. Richard Fessler, a neurosurgeon at Rush University Medical Center, goes over some terms you may hear your doctor use as he or she talks about degenerative disc disease. Use this video as a quick reference or refresher to help you more fully understand your condition.

Dr. Fessler reviews:

Intervertebral disc
Herniated disc
Bone spur / Osteophyte
Spinal stenosis

Updated on: 02/02/16

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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is typically associated with aging. As you age, your discs, like other joints in the body, can degenerate (break down) and become problematic.