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Prolapse of Intervertebral Disc - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD on Sep 14, 2015


Glossary

Caudaequina syndrome: Caudaequina is the bunch of nerves that emerge from the lower end of the spinal cord. Sudden and large disc protrusion in this region cause caudaequina syndrome, which can cause bowel and bladder dysfunction.


Scoliosis: Condition in which the spine gets curved sideward.

Ankylosing spondylitits: A type of arthritis that affects the spinal column.

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