Objectives Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term ...
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) affects millions globally, with annual healthcare costs exceeding $100 billion in the United States alone, driving increasing interest in minimally invasive radiological ...
Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), also referred to as a herniated disc, is a common spine pathology that occurs approximately 95% of the time at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level (Fisher et al., 2004; Asch ...
These parts of the spine include: Each region of the spine has a directional curve associated with it. The lumbar spine has a slight forward curve called a lordotic curve. This curve helps keep the ...
The lumbar spine has a slight forward curve called a lordotic curve. This curve helps keep the discs and muscles in proper alignment. The lumbar spine rests upon the sacrum. The place where they ...