Disc Bulging

01 Nov
2019
Acupuncture, Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Extrusion, Disc Herniation, Disc Protrusion, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Sciatica
By André Broussard, D.C.

Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Chronic Discogenic Sciatica, a Randomized Controlled Sham Acupuncture Trial

Pain Med. 2019 Nov 1;20(11):2303-2310. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz167. Ziling Huang 1 2, Sixing Liu 3, Jing Zhou 1, Qin Yao 2, Zhishun Liu 1 Affiliations expand PMID: 31369674 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnz167 Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for discogenic sciatica. Design: Single-center, parallel, randomized controlled sham acupuncture trial. Methods: Twelve sessions of acupuncture […]

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28 Feb
2018
Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Degeneration, Disc Extrusion, Disc Herniation, Disc Nomenclature, Disc Prolapse, Disc Protrusion, Disc Sequestration, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Lumbar disc nomenclature: version 2.0: Recommendations of the combined task forces of the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Spine Radiology and the American Society of Neuroradiology – Full Text

The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 11, 1 November 2014, Pages 2525-2545 David F.Fardon MD Abstract Background context The paper ‘‘Nomenclature and classification of lumbar disc pathology, recommendations of the combined task forces of the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Spine Radiology and the American Society of Neuroradiology,’’ was published in 2001 […]

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09 Dec
2015
Chronic Low Back Pain, Diagnostics, Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Degeneration, Disc Extrusion, Disc Protrusion, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Modic Classifications, MRI, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

MRI Findings of Disc Degeneration are More Prevalent in Adults with Low Back Pain than in Asymptomatic Controls

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2015 Dec;36(12):2394-9. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A4498. Epub 2015 Sep 10. MRI Findings of Disc Degeneration are More Prevalent in Adults with Low Back Pain than in Asymptomatic Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Brinjikji W, Diehn FE, Jarvik JG, Carr CM, Kallmes DF, Murad MH4 Luetmer PH. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Imaging features of […]

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19 Jul
2014
Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Extrusion, Disc Protrusion, Disc Sequestration, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review

Clin Rehabil. 2015 Feb;29(2):184-95. doi: 10.1177/0269215514540919. Epub 2014 Jul 9. Chiu CC Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the probability of spontaneous disc regression among each type of lumbar herniated disc, using a systematic review. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched using key words for relevant original articles published before March […]

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22 Jan
2013
Diagnostics, Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Degeneration, Disc Extrusion, Disc Herniation, Disc Protrusion, MRI, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Clinical correlation of magnetic resonance imaging with symptom complex in prolapsed intervertebral disc disease

J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2013 Jan;4(1):16-20. doi: 10.4103/0974-8237.121619. Clinical correlation of magnetic resonance imaging with symptom complex in prolapsed intervertebral disc disease: A cross-sectional double blind analysis. Bajpai J1, Saini S1, Singh R1. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Low backache (LBA) is one of the most common problems and herniated lumbar disc is one of the most commonly […]

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25 Jan
2012
Disc, Disc Bulging, Disc Degeneration, Disc Extrusion, Disc Herniation, Disc Prolapse, Disc Protrusion, Inversion Therapy, Lumbar HNP, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Physical Modalities
By André Broussard, D.C.

Inversion therapy in patients with pure single level lumbar discogenic disease: a pilot randomized trial

Disabil Rehabil. 2012;34(17):1473-80. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.647231. Epub 2012 Jan 23. K S Manjunath Prasad Abstract Purpose: Backache and sciatica due to protuberant disc disease is a major cause of lost working days and health expenditure. Surgery is a well-established option in the management flowchart. There is no strong evidence proving that traction for sciatica is effective. […]

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04 Aug
2011
Cervical Spine & Neck Pain, Disc, Disc Bulging, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Neck and back pain and intervertebral disc degeneration: Role of occupational factors

Practice points LBP affects between 14% and 80% of working-aged people, depending on case definition. Disc protrusion and disc degeneration, as determined by MRI, are strongly associated with LBP. Work-related factors, including heavy lifting and frequent bending and twisting, are associated with lumbar disc disease. Population studies of cervical pain and cervical disc disease have lagged behind […]

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