Common Terms for Degenerative Disc Disease
A Neurosurgeon Defines DDD Terms You Should Know
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