Herniated nucleus pulposus

Herniated nucleus pulposis

Herniated nucleus pulposus is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk, resulting in back pain and nerve root irritation.


Review Date: 09/19/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team


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