slipped disc / herniated disc
der Bandscheibenvorfall, die Bandscheibenvorfälle
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slipped disc
A condition of the spine in which parts of an intervertebral disc protrude through a tear in its outer ring and may irritate or compress nerves.
Wegen eines Bandscheibenvorfalls konnte sie mehrere Wochen nicht arbeiten.
Because of a slipped disc, she was unable to work for several weeks.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bandscheibenvorfälle |
| genitive | des Bandscheibenvorfalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bandscheibenvorfall | die Bandscheibenvorfälle |
| accusative | den Bandscheibenvorfall | die Bandscheibenvorfälle |
| dative | dem Bandscheibenvorfall | den Bandscheibenvorfällen |
| genitive | des Bandscheibenvorfalles des Bandscheibenvorfalls | der Bandscheibenvorfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bandscheibenvorfall' is made up of 'Bandscheibe' (intervertebral disc) and 'Vorfall' (prolapse). The compound shows that it refers to an intervertebral disc and a pathological change affecting it.
Nach dem Bandscheibenvorfall musste er mehrere Monate vorsichtig sein.
After his slipped disc, he had to be careful for several months.
Common collocations include 'einen Bandscheibenvorfall haben' (to have a slipped disc), 'einen Bandscheibenvorfall erleiden' (to suffer a slipped disc), 'einen Bandscheibenvorfall diagnostizieren' (to diagnose a slipped disc), and 'wegen eines Bandscheibenvorfalls behandelt werden' (to be treated for a slipped disc).
Der Arzt hat bei ihr einen Bandscheibenvorfall diagnostiziert.
The doctor diagnosed her with a slipped disc.
'Bandscheibenvorfall' is a medical term that is also very common in conversations about back pain and treatments. Typical related topics include pain, numbness, nerves, and physical therapy.
Nach dem Bandscheibenvorfall bekam er Physiotherapie verschrieben.
After his slipped disc, he was prescribed physical therapy.
