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Had a foraminotomyc6, c7, t1. dr. said the disc protusion too hardened to remove.but reroofed to ease pressures.is a hard disc likely to reherniate?

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Hardened Disc: A "hardened" (medically referred to dessicated) disc that has been surgically treated is not likely to herniate again as the reason for the hardening is that the innermost part of the disc has become less compressible and would not likely bulge again. However, post surgery, and with continued "wear-and-tear" other arthritic changes can occur where the bones touch and at ligaments.

Answered 3/28/2015

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