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== Clinical Presentation  ==
== Clinical Presentation  ==


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Activities that typically increase pain include:&nbsp;
 
*Sitting for extended periods of time
*Rotating, bending, or lifting
 
Activities that typically decrease pain include:
 
*Changing positions often
*Lying down
*Staying active<ref>Ulrich, P. F. (2005, 11 29). Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease. Retrieved 06 02, 2009, from Degenerative Disc Disease: http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/common-symptoms-degenerative-disc-disease</ref>


== Diagnostic Procedures  ==
== Diagnostic Procedures  ==

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This is a picture of the spinal nerves exiting the verterbal column. The nerves are color coded by section
This is a close up picture of the cauda equina.
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Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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Dengenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is thought to begin with changes to the annulus fibrosis, intervertebral disc, and subchondral bone. The process of degeneration is divided into three classifications including: early dysfunction, intermediate instability, and final stabilization.[1]

Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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Clinical Presentation[edit source]

Activities that typically increase pain include: 

  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Rotating, bending, or lifting

Activities that typically decrease pain include:

  • Changing positions often
  • Lying down
  • Staying active[2]

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Outcome Measures[edit source]

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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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Key Evidence[edit source]

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Resources

Dutton M. Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 2nd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hll; 2008.

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  1. Dutton M. Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 2nd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hll; 2008.
  2. Ulrich, P. F. (2005, 11 29). Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease. Retrieved 06 02, 2009, from Degenerative Disc Disease: http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/common-symptoms-degenerative-disc-disease