Nucleotomy is a surgical procedure for removal of tissue surrounding a
herniated disk
A disc herniation or spinal disc herniation is an injury to the intervertebral disc between two vertebrae, usually caused by excessive Strain (injury), strain or trauma to the Vertebral column, spine. It may result in back pain, pain or sensatio ...
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References
External links
* https://web.archive.org/web/20130207010553/http://www.back-pain-info.com/back-pain-nucleotomy-herniated-disk.html
Surgical removal procedures
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