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What causes displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy?

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Answer:

Condition involving displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc causing impingement of the contents of nucleus pulposus on surrounding neuronal structures.

Step-by-step explanation:

Displacement may cause pain in localized lumbar structures, and may cause development of neurologic symptoms in areas supplied by affected nerve root(s).

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