Disc Protrusion

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What Are Long-term Predictors of Outcomes for Lumbar Disc Herniation? A Randomized and Observational Study

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Jun;473(6):1920-30. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3803-7. Kerr D, Zhao W, Lurie JD. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although previous studies have illustrated improvements in surgical cohorts for patients with intervertebral disc herniation, there are limited data on predictors of long-term outcomes comparing surgical and nonsurgical outcomes. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We assessed outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment for […]

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 […]

Patterns of lumbar disc degeneration are different in degenerative disc disease and disc prolapse magnetic resonance imaging analysis of 224 patients

The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 2, 1 February 2014, Pages 300–307 Rishi M. Kanna, MS, MRCS, FNB, Ajoy Prasad Shetty, MS, DNB, S. Rajasekaran, MS, MCh, FRCS(Ed), FRCS(London), FACS, PhD Abstract Background context Existing research on lumbar disc degeneration has remained inconclusive regarding its etiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, prevention, and management. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) […]

Patterns of lumbar disc degeneration are different in degenerative disc disease and disc prolapse

Spine J. 2014 Feb 1;14(2):300-7. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.10.042. Epub 2013 Nov 12. Patterns of lumbar disc degeneration are different in degenerative disc disease and disc prolapse magnetic resonance imaging analysis of 224 patients. Kanna RM1, Shetty AP1, Rajasekaran S2. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Existing research on lumbar disc degeneration has remained inconclusive regarding its etiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, […]

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 […]

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. […]