This study evaluated the efficacy of a minimally invasive cervical procedure that combines percutaneous nucleoplasty, annuloplasty, and manual nucleotomy in patients with internal annular rupture or contained disc protrusion accompanied by cervicogenic symptoms.

No actionable change for audiologists or hearing specialists — this is a preliminary spine surgery study with no direct relevance to audiology practice.

While outside core audiology, cervical disc disease can occasionally contribute to dizziness or referred symptoms; however, this preliminary spine study has negligible direct relevance to the audiology field.

1. 01Pilot prospective study evaluates combined nucleoplasty, annuloplasty, and manual nucleotomy for cervical disc herniation.
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