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What is a l4-5 herniated nucleus pulposus?
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Part of disc: The disk between vertebrae has an annular fibrotic portion and a "jelly-like" center (nucleus pulposus) that amortiguates the weight. When the annular portion is broken (due to a combination of extreme forces and degeneration due to aging) the nucleus escapes and it can compress nerves or the spine. At the level of l4-5 (between the lumbar vertebras 4th and 5th) it can only compress nerves.
Answered 9/17/2019
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