Last month we discussed that the higher level (L1-L2, L2-L3 and L3-L4) lumbar disc herniations present significantly different than the more common lower level (L4-L5 and L5-S1) lumbar disc ...

In addition, a right-sided mediolateral disc herniation, along with mild compression of the spinal cord and severe compression of the right C6 nerve root, was shown (Figure 2).

Discectomy is the most common surgery used for herniated disc in the lumbar region. In this procedure, the portion of the disc that is causing the pressure on your nerve root is removed.

Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of lower back and leg pain, but most individuals find relief through conservative treatments, including rest, physical therapy, and pain management.

Surgery is superior to conservative treatment for chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation, new research shows. Results of a prospective, randomized trial show patients with sciatica pain ...

This type of problem often called mechanical displacement or derangements of spine as there are mechanical compression of nerve root; that is why pain and other symptom radiate or move down to leg.

Duration of Symptoms Resulting from Lumbar Disc Herniation: Effect on Treatment Outcomes: Analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2011 ...

Ferring to Present New Data Analysis at NASS 2024 for SI-6603, an Investigational Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation September 09, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ...