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Can you tell me what is lumbar disc protrusion?
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Disc not intact: Disc protusion means that the soft part of your disc is bulging through an ares of weakness of the tough outer layer.
Answered 9/20/2016
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A disc herniation: Lumbar means the spine region in the lower back. A disc protrusion is another way to say a disc herniation which is when a piece of disc material moves out of its normal position.
Answered 4/28/2013
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A disc herniation : It is a disc herniation in the lower (lumbar) back. It is just another name for this.
Answered 10/1/2012
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