Degenerative Disc Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
musculoskeletal disorder
gptkbp:affects spine
intervertebral discs
gptkbp:cause gptkb:trauma
aging
gptkbp:complication spinal stenosis
herniated disc
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:X-rays
physical examination
MRI
gptkbp:field neurology
orthopedics
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Degenerative Disc Disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:M51
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D004206
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:DDD
gptkbp:prevalence common in older adults
gptkbp:riskFactor genetics
obesity
smoking
gptkbp:symptom back pain
numbness
weakness
neck pain
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
lifestyle modification
pain medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DDD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6