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What is the difference between a herniated disc a disc protrusion and disc extrusion. and which is most serious if the three ?
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Big difference: Disc Protrusion is when the distance between the edges of the disc herniation is less than the distance between the edges of the base. Disc Extrusion is when the distance between the edges of the disc material is greater than the distance at the base. Disc herniation may vary in severity from case to case.
Answered 11/29/2019
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