Neurosurgical Conditions : Spine Conditions

Condition : Degenerative Disc Disease

Description

This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the ageing process, but it may also result from injury to the back.

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