Korean J Spine.  2014 Dec;11(4):255-257. 10.14245/kjs.2014.11.4.255.

Lumbar Disc Herniations 'To Operate or Not' Patient Selection and Timing of Surgery

• Rahmathulla G
• Kamian K

• KMID: 1738755
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2014.11.4.255

Abstract

At times lumbar disc herniations present a quandary to the spine surgeon in regards to the most appropriate intervention and a need to optimize medical and surgical therapies. We discuss a case of ours and our experience in treating this common spinal pathology, along with a commentary on the article published by Kim et al. entitled 'Spontaneous regression of extruded lumbar disc herniation: three cases report in Korean J Spine. 2013 Jun;10(2):78-81.'

Keyword

Lumbar disc; Disc herniation; Management; Surgery; Medical

MeSH Terms

Pathology
Patient Selection*
Spine