Perhaps the best-known clinical entity involving the lumbosacral intervertebral disc is a protrusion or extrusion resulting in radiculopathy. Physical examination of the lumbar spine evaluating for radiculopathy should focus on a mechanical and neurologic examination.
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Disc protrusion consists of the deformity of the fibrous ring by the impact against it of the gelatinous material from the nucleus pulposus. If the ring breaks and part of the nucleus pulposus becomes extruded, disc herniation is diagnosed.
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Protrusion - Definition of Protrusion at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Protrusion. Look it up now! ... Definition of protrusion - 4 dictionary results...
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Contents of this page: ... When to Contact a Medical Professional ... Pectus carinatum describes a protrusion of the chest over the sternum, often described as giving the person a bird-like appearance.
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An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button.
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Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary ... [edit] Related terms ... Singular; protrusion...
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Acute cervical spine injury has been associated with sports such as football, gymnastics, rugby, ice hockey, and diving. ... During the first 20 years of life, the development of disc protrusion through the cartilaginous endplates is observed. These protrusions are known as Schmorl nodes.
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The L5 S1 disc is the most fragile and susceptible to protrusion since it gets more load than the other lumbar discs. This condition is also referred to as a slipped disc and it the most common cause of lower back pain.It is very important to take care of it as soon as you find out that you have a L5 S1 disc protrusion.
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Disc Extrusion, Protrusion, and Sequestration ... Disc Protrusion; Commonly called a disc bulge, a disc protrusion occurs with the spinal disc and the associated ligaments remain in tact, but form an outpouching that can press against the nerves.
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A urethral caruncle is a soft, fleshy protrusion of the urethral lining from the urethral opening. ... A urethral caruncle is a soft, fleshy protrusion of the urethral lining from the urethral opening. It is most often found in young girls before puberty and in postmenopausal women.
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