Intervertebral Disk Displacement
| Definition: |
An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region. |
| Notes: |
= herniation or prolapse; coord IM with specific vertebrae (IM); ther by chemonucleolysis = INTERVERTEBRAL DISK CHEMOLYSIS: see note there |
| Also Called: |
Disk, Herniated |
Intervertebral Disk Displacement Definitions and Terms
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