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The authors of this study investigated pain-related behaviors and expression of tumor necrosis factor\u2013\u03b1 (TNF-\u03b1) in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) to evaluate the effects of punctured NP on lumbar radiculopathy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>An anular needle puncture model of intervertebral disc degeneration in a rat tail was established. Normal and previously punctured NP tissues were obtained and placed on the L-5 nerve root following a hemilaminectomy. Behavioral tests including assessment of motor function, mechanical threshold, and thermal withdrawal latency were performed before and after surgery. The TNF-\u03b1 immunoreactivity in L-5 DRG specimens was examined through immunohistochemical study.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The punctured discs showed significant degeneration 2 weeks after intervention. 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