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Can a cervical disc extrusion be made worse?
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HNP cervical Disc: Yes. Extrusion means out of containment allowing movement under certain conditions.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Absolutely: The initial injury can progress or improve. If symptoms progress, treatment and diagnosis are important to trouble shooting and preserving functionality.
Answered 2/10/2015
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