ruptured disc
Herniated vertebral cushion
A ruptured disc is a spinal disc whose soft inner material has broken through its tough outer layer, often pressing on nearby nerves.
The condition causes pain, numbness, or weakness, typically in the lower back or neck.
Also called a herniated disc or slipped disc: The MRI showed a ruptured disc at L4-L5.
- herniatedAbnormally protruding through membrane
- slippedLost traction momentarily
- bulgingSwelling outward visibly
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
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- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- spinal conditionsspinal cord injury, spinal fracture, spinal curvature, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity
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