Lumbar disc herniation

Author: Ji Aiyu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book, based on research in biomechanics and physiology, aims to understand the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, medical history, and potential causes of low back pain and lower limb pain associated with lumbar disc herniation. We combine clinical practice to introduce diagnostic methods, including imaging and electrophysiological examinations, and discuss the importance of specificity and sensitivity of diagnostic tests as well as the value of certain test data. If conservative treatment fails, surgical intervention remains the first choice for treating disc herniation. However, many invasive treatments, such as microscopic discectomy, percutaneous discectomy, and artificial disc implantation, still require prospective randomized controlled trials to confirm their effectiveness. The content also covers less common issues related to pediatric and adolescent disc herniation. Some chapters in this book address other controversial areas, such as asymptomatic disc herniation, recurrent disc herniation, and the prevention of fibrotic scars after surgical procedures.