The best replacement for herniation is protrusion.

The best alternatives to herniation are rated as following:
★★★★★  protrusion
★★★★  disc bulge
★★  bulge
★  spinal stenosis
★  disc protrusion
★  bulging
★  prolapse
★  extrusion
★  disc herniation
★  bulging disk
★  piriformis syndrome
  midline shift
  disc rupture
  transtentorial herniation
  disc extrusion
  sub ligamentous herniation
  degeneration
  bulging disc

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Speaking about herniation, one probably shouldn't forget about radiculopathy.

Other search terms related to herniation and their ratings are:
★★★★★ radiculopathy
★★★ annular tear
★ spinal stenosis
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