herniation of the nucleus pulposus

herniation of the nucleus pulposus

[‚hər·nē′ā·shən əvthə ′nü·klē·əs pəl′pō·səs]
(medicine)
Occurrence of a herniated disk.
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The posterior unload of the disc generates an overload on its anterior portion [9], forcing the dislocation of the nucleus pulposus posteriorly (the same mechanism is reproduced during the anterior flexion of the trunk, majorly responsible for the herniation of the nucleus pulposus) theoretically increasing the risk of disc herniation.
Comment on "Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases: Past, Present, and Future"
Low back pain associated with varices of the epidural veins simulating herniation of the nucleus pulposus. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther.
Distended epidural varix
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