The pediatric spine specialists with Norton Children’s Leatherman Spine are the foremost providers of herniated disc care in children in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. Our fellowship-trained pediatric spine specialists provide specialized care for children and teens with herniated discs.
What is a Herniated Disc?
Disc herniation, or a herniated disc as it is often called, has become more common in children. A herniated disc happens when one of the discs, or cushions between the vertebrae in the spine, moves out of position. The disc then presses on adjacent nerves. The discs have a soft center and a hard outside. A hernia is when the soft side is exposed due to a disc cracking. This also is called a “pinched nerve” or “bulging disc.”
Symptoms of a herniated disc can include:
Our pediatric spine specialists will create a unique herniated disc treatment plan based on a child’s age, diagnosis and current condition. While physical therapy often is the first line of treatment, other treatments can include discectomy, a surgery to remove the disc. Children and teens usually do better than adults after this type of surgery.