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Conditions 11 min read

L5-S1 herniated disc: symptoms & care

What an L5-S1 herniated disc is — one of the most common lumbar levels (along with L4-L5), what symptoms it causes, and when surgical care is needed. Clear clinical guide.

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Conditions 10 min read

L4-L5 herniated disc: symptoms & care

What an L4-L5 herniated disc is — one of the most common lumbar levels (along with L5-S1), what symptoms it causes, and when surgical care is needed. Clear clinical guide.

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Healthcare System 14 min read

Scoliosis and GES: Coverage Under 25

How to activate Chile's GES coverage for scoliosis if you're under 25: clinical criteria, legal timeframes and the step-by-step process.

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Healthcare System 12 min read

Herniated disc & GES: activate coverage

How to activate Chile's GES coverage for lumbar disc herniation: clinical criteria, legal timeframes, and a practical step-by-step guide.

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Healthcare System 12 min read

Chile's GES/AUGE for spine: what's covered

MINSAL GES/AUGE guide for spine in Chile: herniated disc and scoliosis, coverage, clinical criteria, legal timelines, and copayment by system.

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Conditions 12 min read

Low back pain: causes, treatment and red flags

Medical guide on low back pain: causes, diagnosis, effective treatments and red flags to watch. By Dr. Yoshiro Sato, orthopedic spine specialist.

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Conditions 12 min read

Herniated disc: symptoms, causes and treatment

What a herniated disc is, why it happens, symptoms, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment options. Guide by Dr. Yoshiro Sato, orthopedic spine specialist.

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