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Cracking the DDD Code: Unravelling Degenerative Disc Disc Disease| Mr. Ahmed Sadek Neurosurgeon

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Join us as we unravel the mysteries of Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) in this detailed animation: "Back to Life: Unraveling the Mystery of Degenerative Disc Disease." DDD affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain and discomfort due to the degeneration of spinal discs. In this video, we delve deep into its causes, which include age, genetics, poor posture, obesity, and smoking, as supported by multiple scientific studies [1-6]. We also explain the symptoms of DDD - from localized pain to muscle spasms and stiffness to more severe issues like spinal instability, stenosis, and disc herniation [7-10]. To aid understanding, we provide information on diagnosing DDD and discuss a variety of treatments, from conservative care and injections to surgical interventions [11-14]. But the journey doesn't end there; we empower you with preventive measures and management tips to delay DDD's onset and manage its progression, helping you reclaim your life [15-18]. This video is endorsed by Mr. Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek, a leading consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon renowned for his expertise and commitment to patient care. Visit his website [www.ahmedsadek.co.uk] for more information and resources. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful health content. Empower yourself with knowledge, manage your spinal health, and get back to life! References: 1.Urban, J. P., & Roberts, S. (2003). Degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 5(3), 120-130. 2.Teraguchi, M., Yoshimura, N., Hashizume, H., Muraki, S., Yamada, H., Minamide, A., ... & Oka, H. (2014). Prevalence and distribution of intervertebral disc degeneration over the entire spine in a population-based cohort: the Wakayama Spine Study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 22(1), 104-110. 3. Battie, M. C., Videman, T., & Kaprio, J. (2009). The Twin Spine Study: Contributions to a changing view of disc degeneration. The Spine Journal, 9(1), 47-59. 4. Smith, A., O'Sullivan, P., & Straker, L. (2008). Classification of sagittal thoraco-lumbo-pelvic alignment of the adolescent spine in standing and its relationship to low back pain. Spine, 33(19), 2101-2107. 5. Shiri, R., Karppinen, J., Leino-Arjas, P., Solovieva, S., & Viikari-Juntura, E. (2010). The association between obesity and low back pain: a meta-analysis. American Journal of Epidemiology, 171(2), 135-154. 6. Akmal, M., Kesani, A., Anand, B., Singh, A., Wiseman, M., & Goodship, A. (2004). Effect of nicotine on spinal disc cells: a cellular mechanism for disc degeneration. Spine, 29(5), 568-575. 7. Adams, M. A., & Roughley, P. J. (2006). What is intervertebral disc degeneration, and what causes it? Spine, 31(18), 2151-2161. 8. DePalma, M. J., Ketchum, J. M., & Saullo, T. (2011). What is the source of chronic low back pain and does age play a role? Pain Medicine, 12(2), 224-233. 9. Radcliff, K., Kepler, C., & Hilibrand, A. (2015). Cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis. Seminars in Spine Surgery, 27(1), 2-5. 10. Miller, J. A., Schmatz, C., & Schultz, A. B. (1988). Lumbar disc degeneration: correlation with age, sex, and spine level in 600 autopsy specimens. Spine, 13(2), 173-178. 11. Modic, M. T., Ross, J. S., & Obuchowski, N. A. (1995). Contrast-enhanced MR imaging in the evaluation of patients with failed back surgery syndrome. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology, 165(4), 969-974. 12. Chou, R., Qaseem, A., Snow, V., Casey, D., Cross, J. T., Shekelle, P., & Owens, D. K. (2007). Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. Annals of Internal Medicine, 147(7), 478-491. 13. Manchikanti, L., Singh, V., Falco, F. J., Cash, K. A., & Pampati, V. (2010). Evaluation of lumbar facet joint nerve blocks in managing chronic low back pain: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial with a 2-year follow-up. International Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(3), 124-135. 14. Delamarter, R. B., Bae, H. W., & Pradhan, B. B. (2005). Clinical results of ProDisc-II lumbar total disc replacement: report from the United States clinical trial. Orthopedics, 28(8 Suppl), s87-s92. 15 Leboeuf-Yde, C. (2000). Body weight and low back pain: a systematic literature review of 56 journal articles reporting on 65 epidemiologic studies. Spine, 25(2), 226-237.