📋Overview
Herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, refers to a condition where the soft inner gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer (annulus fibrosus). This can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness. The term 'herniated disc' is the modern preferred terminology, replacing older terms like 'slipped disc.'
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