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Globally, the number of years lived with disability due to low back pain increased by 52.7% between 1990 and 2015. In primary care offices, 38% of patients seek care for […]
Tag Archives: Lumbar Disc Herniation
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Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy is a common condition we encounter in clinical practice, with an annual prevalence of about 2% in the general population. Normally, the prognosis is […]
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May
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots that arise directly from the spinal cord at the level of the upper lumbar spine become compressed, typically by disc herniation. […]
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Jan
Chronic back pain is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide. Low back pain can result from many etiologies including disc herniations, spinal canal stenosis, facet joint osteoarthritis, […]
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Nov
Radicular low back pain is type of neuropathic pain, characterized by a nerve root lesion leading to radiating ipsilateral lower extremity symptoms. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and anti-epileptic medication which […]
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Can seeing a chiropractor reduce the need for lumbar discectomy? Lumbar disc herniations (LDH) are relatively common and certainly something you will encounter in practice. These patients require a comprehensive […]