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 ...

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 ... collagenase directly acts on the herniated material, achieving decompression. This dual-action strategy not only improves clinical outcomes but also potentially reduces ...

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 meet ...

(AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, there is “optimism” treatment in the coming days will provide a target date for his return. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was asked about the nature of ...