Linking histopathological changes in intervertebral disc with lumbar muscles strength

Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc

Cramps in the affected leg are quite common and persistent although sciatic pain may have disappeared completely. A small proportion of patients develop a true recurrent prolapse (prolapse from the same disc) months to years later. This varies in individual statistics, but is probably in the neighbourhood of 4 per cent. to 5 per cent. These recurrent attacks of sciatica, due to a further protru...

Artificial Intervertebral Disc: Lumbar Spine

Professional Original Effective Date: August 9, 2005 Institutional Original Effective Date: August 9, 2005 Revision Date(s): June 14, 2006; January 1, 2007; July 24, 2007; September 25 2007; February 22, 2010; March 10, 2011; March 8, 2013 Revision Date(s): June 14, 2006; January 1, 2007; July 24, 2007; September 25 2007; February 22, 2010; March 1

Asymmetrical and smaller size of trunk muscles in combat sports athletes with lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration

BACKGROUND Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (LDD) frequently occurs in athletes. Associations between LDD and trunk muscles still remain unclear. PURPOSE This study examined whether there is an association between the prevalence of LDD and the symmetry and size of the cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the trunk muscles in combat sports athletes. METHODS Participants in this study were ...

Herniated intervertebral lumbar disc in the teenager.

Microendoscopic discectomy for prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc.

BACKGROUND Lumbar disc prolapse is a common problem and the current surgical standard for its treatment is a microsurgical discectomy. Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a minimally invasive spinal procedure being done successfully for prolapsed intervertebral disc disease. AIMS We report the technique, outcome and complications seen in 107 cases of prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc who u...