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 ...

Herniated lumbar disc may be asymptomatic or associated with lower limb radiculopathy. Most spinal surgeons would offer surgery following a period of conservative measures if the radiological and ...

The patient denied weakness or bowel and bladder symptoms. Physical examination was significant for reproduction of leg symptoms with spine flexion and straight leg raise. Palpation of the right ...

This allows the jelly-like center of the disc to leak, irritating the nearby nerves. A herniated disc can occur anywhere along your spinal column, though most often in the neck (cervical) or low-back ...

They also keep the spine flexible. Herniated discs can occur in any part of the spine, including the neck (cervical herniated disc), lower back (lumbar herniated disc) and upper back (thoracic ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious condition that occurs when the nerve roots in the lower back are compressed, often due to a herniated lumbar disc. This compression can lead to severe ...

A herniated lumbar disc can push on spinal nerves and cause severe, shooting leg pain, numbness and/or weakness. A percutaneous disc removal (PDR) can remove a portion of the herniated disc that is ...