Herniated Disc Models Provide an Explanation Patients Can Understand
As spine specialists, we recognize that herniated discs are one of the most common causes of back pain among adults the world over. Herniated discs don’t discriminate by gender, race, or country of origin. They can strike just about anyone…and they hurt! According to research, they are also one of the least-understood reasons for chronic pain. Though most adults are familiar with the term “herniated disc”, few actually know that that means and to what it refers. They just know that they want to feel better.
Many will turn to invasive procedures in hopes of relieving the pain of a ruptured or herniated disc. Some will opt for injections and others will turn to chiropractic for relief. But how many will understand why they’re doing what they’re doing in hopes of feeling better?
For a spine professional, the concept is simple. We know that a disc functions as a sort of shock absorber, allowing for the motion of the spine. These little rubber cushions are there to lessen the impact on the bones that make up one’s spinal column, the impact that arises with normal activity including walking, running, jumping, and doing other forms of exercise. The discs are filled with a jelly-like substance, and that’s how the cushioning happens. If the element that holds the jelly in place begins to deteriorate, some of that cushion disappears as the jelly oozes out. As a result, pain occurs.
Now, consider that last paragraph. Seems pretty easy to understand, right? Well, perhaps for you, but maybe not for your patients. Remember that a patient with a herniated disc comes to you in pain and desperate for answers. Therefore, you need to provide them with the simplest answer possible, and often that answer does not necessarily mean a lengthy verbal explanation. Such diatribes don’t always do the job, so having a visual on hand is ideal, especially for those who grasp concepts much better when they see examples rather than just hear words.
With the totally-movable, amazingly accurate spine models by Dynamic Disc Designs, herniated disc patients can take a close look at the cause of their pain. Just hand them the model and they’ll be able to view detailed replicas of the discs and understand what happens when that jelly-like substance begins to dissipate. They can manipulate the model on their own and/or watch you move it as you explain the specifics of your treatment plan and why it’ll work.
Academic LxH Disc Model
Many of the more than two dozen models offered by Dr. Jerome Fryer and Dynamic Disc Designs are appropriate for use in explaining herniated discs. Browse the various options offered with models such as the Professional LxH model or the Academic LxH model, both best-selling 3D spine models used by spine specialists around the world.
“Your Professional LxH Model is the most detailed and useful spinal disc model I have ever encountered,” proclaims Dr. Anthony Yeung, endoscopic spinal surgeon. “It illustrates not only the normal anatomy of a Lumbar disc segment, but its innervation, pathoanatomy of annular tears, and how the tear progresses to disc herniation when the spine is loaded in flexion and extension. This model is extremely valuable in helping me explain my patient’s pain and how I plan to address [it]…”
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