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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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Are you interested in the latest buzz surrounding Schmorl's nodes? Want to gain new insights in less than five minutes? You're in the right place! Welcome to our ultimate Schmorl's Nodes refresher that keeps you in the know. Let’s pop right in. ? 1. What is a schmorl’s node? A Schmorl’s node (aka intraosseous disc herniation or intravertebral disc herniation) represents an area where the disc nucleus has herniated through the cartilaginous vertebral endplate. (1) The lesion appears on imaging as

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