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disk buldge, protrusion, prolapse - whats the difference?

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is a protusion just where the disk buldges out alittle but does not actually break the disk wall? From what i have read a prolapse is where fluid actually spills out of the disk

can anyone explain the difference?

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RE: disk buldge, protrusion, prolapse - whats the difference?

In simple terms - you just have. 😉

A disc bulge is also known as a herniated disc.

Andrew.

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