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Disc herniation nomenclature - axial (annotated image)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Axial localization:

  • central
  • subarticular
  • foraminal
  • extraforaminal or lateral
  • anterior

Most sizable disc herniations will occupy more than one zone. 

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