Ruptured disc

Trauma or injury to the back can cause the cushioning discs to rupture or to protrude (herniate) from the spinal column; the disc then presses on the branching nerves.

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Ruptured disc:
Ruptured disc
Trauma or injury to the back can cause the cushioning discs to rupture or to protrude (herniate) from the spinal column; the disc then presses on the branching nerves.

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  1. Rajkumar M K
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    Very helpful for students of radiography

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    VERY BEAUTYFUL LEARNING ABOUT ILLNESS

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