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Skeletal spine
Skeletal spine
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Sciatic nerve
Herniated nucleus pulposis
Herniated nucleus pulposis
Herniated disk repair
Herniated disk repair
Lumbar spinal surgery  - series
Lumbar spinal surgery - series


Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk)

Alternative Names:
Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk

Prevention:

Safe work and play practices, proper lifting techniques, and weight control may help to prevent back injury in some people.




Review Date: 4/28/2004
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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