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Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk)

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Herniated disk repair
Herniated disk repair
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Lumbar spinal surgery - series
Lumbar spinal surgery - series
Sciatic nerve
Sciatic nerve
skeletal spine
Skeletal spine
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: 05/31/2006
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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