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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine

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01-12-2017 | Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Pathology (HJ Kim and G Mundis, section editors)

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Authors: Raj M. Amin, Nicholas S. Andrade, Brian J. Neuman

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Substantial advancements have been made in the cause, diagnosis, imaging, and treatment options available for patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). We examined the current evidence and highlight the concepts on the frontline of discovery in LDH.

Recent Findings

There are a myriad of novel etiologies of LDH detailed in recent literature including inflammatory factors and infectious microbes. In the clinical setting, recent data focuses on improvements in computer tomography as a diagnostic tool and non-traditional injection options including tumor necrosis alpha inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma. Operative treatment outcomes have focused on minimally invasive endoscopic approaches and demonstrated robust 5-year post-operative outcomes.

Summary

Advances in the molecular etiology of LDH will continue to drive novel treatment options. The role of endoscopic treatment for LDH will continue to evolve. Further research into10-year outcomes will be necessary as this surgical approach continues to gain widespread popularity.

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Title: Lumbar Disc Herniation
Authors: Raj M. Amin
Nicholas S. Andrade
Brian J. Neuman
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 4/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-017-9441-4

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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