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The Different Types of Herniated Discs
By Adminby Robert Langard
When looking at the extent of a herniated disc on an MRI () examination there are many words used to describe it. When the soft cushion between the spinal bones ruptures it is termed a herniated disc. This becomes painful when the portion of that herniated disc that pushes out places pressure on the spinal nerves or the spinal cord itself.
There are three types of herniated disc that may occur:
Disc protrusion: This is commonly referred to as a bulging disc. This occurs when the outer wall of the disc breaks down enough that a “bubble” or bulge can form without a rupture where the disc and ligaments remain intact.
Disc Extrusion: When the outer part of a spinal disc ruptures and the inner material of the disc squeezes out it’s called a disc extrusion. A disc extrusion can occur when the ligaments are intact or damaged....more
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