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Keywords: Herniated, Numbness, Nerve, Foraminal, Weakness

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This is a common term used to describe nerve irritation and pain, numbness, or weakness. The nerve is usually compressed by a disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or foraminal stenosis.

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a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves

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a nerve with pressure applied to it

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Compression of the spinal nerve as it exits the spine between two adjacent vertebra.

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(see compressive Lesion)

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Entrapment or mechanical pressure affecting a nerve.

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Compression of a nerve or nerve root - often by a herniated disc- resulting in pain, numbness or weakness.

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