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A herniated disc (herniated nucleus pulposus) [HNP] is a major cause of severe, chronic, and recurrent back pain.Herniation, either complete or partial, of the nuclear material in the vertebral areas of L-4 to L-5, L-5 to S-1, or C-5 to C-6, C-6 to C-7 is most common and may be the result of trauma or degenerative changes associated with the aging process.CARE SETTINGMost disc problems are

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