Lumbar disc herniation refers to the condition in which one of the discs in the lower back ... A CT scan can offer additional insights when an MRI is unavailable or inconclusive.

Computed tomography (CT) scans, myelography, and/or CT myelography are recommended for confirming lumbar disc herniation in patients with consistent history and physical examination findings.

A herniated disk, or slipped disk, in the lower back can cause back pain and other symptoms. Learn about the condition, including causes, treatments, and more.

Unlike the other approaches to lumbar disc surgery, ... microdiscectomy include patients with signs and symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy with disc herniation at the corresponding level on CT or MRI.

Could I Have a Herniated Disk? Back pain can sneak up on you when you least expect it. One minute you're sitting comfortably in front of the TV, and the next you try to stand up, and a sharp pain ...

Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one. Watch Party Newsletter DIY projects to try Avoid ...

Background Thoracic disc herniation, though clinically infrequent, presents unique challenges, especially in elite athletic settings. We delve into an intriguing instance of a professional ...

This 352-person trial, dubbed Study 1133 and conducted in the U.S., found that condoliase (a single injection of 1 mL at varying concentrations) did improve average leg pain from baseline to week ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, arm pain—these can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, it can become debilitating and lead to nerve ...

Current and Future Approaches to Lumbar Disc Surgery (A Literature Review). MedGenMed 1(1), 1999 [formerly published in Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine eJournal 1(6), 1997]. Available at ...