Loss of Disc Height after Spontaneous Regression of a Herniated Lumbar Disc: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
; : 175-179, 2018.
Article
en Ko
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Case report.OBJECTIVES:
We report 3 cases of loss of disc height after spontaneous regression of a herniated lumbar disc. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Reports of spontaneous regression of a herniated lumbar disc were identified. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We conservatively treated 3 patients who were diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc. During outpatient follow-up, radiating pain improved in all patients, but they complained of chronic lower back pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed for diagnostic purposes.RESULTS:
On MRI, spontaneous regression of the herniated lumbar discs was observed, but loss of disc height was also found.CONCLUSIONS:
A herniated lumbar disc may be a risk factor for loss of disc height. It is important to recognize that a patient with a herniated lumbar disc can struggle with chronic lower back pain even if spontaneous regression of the herniated lumbar disc occurs.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Pacientes Ambulatorios
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Factores de Riesgo
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Dolor de la Región Lumbar
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article