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Nomenclature and Classification of Lumbar Disc Pathology

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General classification of disc disorders. In the proposed model, the use of the "normal" category is restricted to discs free of any degenerative changes, whether age related or pathologic. (Adapted from Milette PC. Classification, diagnostic imaging and imaging characterization of a lumbar herniated disc. Radiol Clin North Am 2000; 38:1267-1292)

Introduction

Preface	Introduction	Recommendations	Discussion (part 1)
Discussion (part 2)	Glossary	References	Appendix