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What does rupture of the posterior root mean?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

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Sensory root: The sensory nerves run through posterior or the so called dorsal column

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Answered 8/19/2017

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A member asked:

What does rupture of the posterior root mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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