Figure 9

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Nomenclature and Classification of Lumbar Disc Pathology

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Symmetrical presence (or apparent presence) of disc tissue "circumferentially" (50-100%) beyond the edges of the ring apophyses may be described as a "bulging disc" or "bulging appearance", and is not considered a form of herniation. Furthermore, “bulging” is a descriptive term for the shape of the disc contour and not a diagnostic category.

Introduction

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