Description A uniquely crafted degenerative disc model of L4-5 3d vertebrae, which includes: Two-part intervertebral disc (nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus) L4 vertebral body with osteophytes L5 vertebral body with osteophytes Medial branches Facet capsule (partial capsular ligament) Annular fissure to allow the white nucleus pulposus to extrude under load Facet arthropathy Cauda equina with rootlets This degenerative disc model is used to demonstrate many educational principles of a herniated disc, facet pain, and radiculopathy.
