Category: Orthopedics / Spinal Disorders
A herniated disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher exterior, irritating nearby nerves. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg.
Estimated to affect 1-3% of the population annually, with a lifetime prevalence of 20-40%. (Source: J Orthop Surg Res. 2018;13(1):103)
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