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Surgery for lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy.

M D Brown1, A D Levi

  • 1Departments of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and Neurological Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA. Mbrown@med.miami.edu

Spine
|February 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Surgical intervention for lumbar disc herniation causing severe neurologic deficits during pregnancy is safe and effective. Prompt treatment ensures positive outcomes for both mother and child, regardless of gestational stage.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lumbar disc displacement can cause severe neurologic deficits, including cauda equina syndrome, during pregnancy.
  • Modern diagnostic tools like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and advanced surgical techniques enable safe management at any gestational stage.

Observation:

  • Three pregnant patients with lumbar disc herniation presenting with cauda equina syndrome or severe neurologic deficits underwent surgical intervention.
  • Surgical procedures included hemilaminectomy, partial facetectomy, and disc excision under epidural anesthesia.

Findings:

  • Surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy yielded satisfactory outcomes for both mother and neonate.
  • Literature review supports surgical intervention for pregnant patients with severe or progressive neurologic deficits due to lumbar disc herniation at any gestation.

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Implications:

  • Pregnancy is not a contraindication for MRI, anesthesia, or surgical disc excision in cases of severe neurologic deficit.
  • Increased maternal age may contribute to a rising incidence of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy.
  • Timely surgical management of lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy is crucial for preventing permanent neurologic damage.