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Background
- Nucleus pulposus protrudes through posterior annular fibrosis
- Leads to radiculopathy or less commonly myelopathy
Clinical Features
- Neck/shoulder/arm pain in dermatome distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- MRI required for definitive diagnosis