Nomenclature and classification of lumbar disc pathology.

@article{Fardon2001NomenclatureAC,
  title={Nomenclature and classification of lumbar disc pathology.},
  author={David F. Fardon},
  journal={Spine},
  year={2001},
  volume={26 5},
  pages={
          461-2
        }
}
Standardization of language is difficult, especially among those who have expert knowledge of the subject and clear understanding of what their own words mean. The difficulties must be overcome because deleterious effects ensue when we do not understand what one another’s words mean. Existing dictio 
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