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The intervertebral discs function as shock absorbers for the spine. Sometimes these discs can degenerate, thin, or herniate. When this occurs, pressure from the two vertebrae coming in contact with each other can compress the nerves in the spine, resulting in debilitating back pain. In severe cases, repair of this disorder requires spinal fusion. This procedure involves creating a bone graft, which requires removal of the damaged disc and replacing it with bone.

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