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Lumbar Disc Prolapse

Definition

  • disc bulge
    • generalized outpouching of peripheral margin of annulus
  • disc prolapse
    • focal displacement of inner disc material
  • protrusion
    • disc bulging beyond limits of vertebral body
  • extrusion
    • disc material thru annulus fibrosus & PLL
  • sequestered
    • complete displacement with free disc fragment