Lumbar disc disease: the natural history

Observations on the natural history of massive lumbar disc herniation.

We have treated 15 patients with massive lumbar disc herniations non-operatively. Repeat MR scanning after a mean 24 months (5 to 56) showed a dramatic resolution of the herniation in 14 patients. No patient developed a cauda equina syndrome. We suggest that this condition may be more benign than previously thought.

Natural history of extruded lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.

We studied the natural history of extruded lumbar intervertebral discs using MRI. Forty-nine patients with lumbar disc herniation were included in this study. Ages ranged from 19 to 57. On the T2-weighted sagittal MR image, the signal intensity in the herniated mass was measured and the ratio to that in the original nucleus (i.e., nucleus pulposus from which they extruded) was calculated (signa...

Demographic Characteristics and Family History of Lumbar Problems in Candidates for Lumbar Disc Degenerative Diseases Surgery

Background and Aim: Previous studies have reported the important effect of age, sex, heredity, and occupational status on intervertebral degenerative dick diseases, which are among the most important causes of low back pain. However, their results are not always so conclusive. This study was performed to investigate the demographic characteristics and family history of lumbar problems in patien...

Lumbar disc disease.

Natural resolution of a herniated lumbar disc.

To cite: Chang DG, Shymon S, Powell AJ. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013201037 DESCRIPTION A middle-aged patient with a history of mild, intermittent low back pain presented with several months of new right leg pain and numbness in the L5 dermatomal distribution. The pain had not improved with trials of physical therapy, gabapentin or tramadol....