Any disease process that alters the normal anatomy of the discs between the vertebral bodies, causing various musculoskeletal and/or neurologic symptoms (low back pain, radiculopathy...
Often presents with history of multiple episodes of back pain that vary in severity and duration:
This accumulated recurrent back pain can lead to disc herniation.
May present following...
Clinicians should advise patients that most acute low back pain with or without sciatic symptoms resolves within the 1st month, and it generally has a very favorable prognosi...
Brinjikji W, Luetmer PH, Comstock B, et al. Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2015;36...
Obtaining detailed and careful history and physical exam is the key for making proper diagnosis and treatment plan for any lumbar disc disease etiology.
Although the specificity is low,...
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