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Summary
Pediatric lumbar disc protrusion, though rare, presents symptoms similar to adults. Surgical outcomes for adolescents with this condition are reviewed, with trauma noted in nearly half of cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Spine Surgery
Background:
- Lumbar disc protrusion is uncommon in patients under 19.
- Adolescent disc herniation can mimic adult presentations.
- Trauma is a potential factor in pediatric disc herniation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cases of lumbar disc protrusion in patients under 19.
- To analyze the clinical presentation and outcomes of surgical treatment.
- To investigate the role of trauma in pediatric lumbar disc herniation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 43 patients under 19 with surgically confirmed lumbar disc protrusion.
- Analysis of patient demographics, symptomatology, and treatment outcomes.
- Correlation of trauma history with symptom onset.
Main Results:
- Symptomatology in pediatric patients closely resembles that of adults.
- A significant proportion (19 cases) had a clear history of trauma preceding symptom onset.
- Surgical treatment results were evaluated for this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Lumbar disc protrusion in adolescents presents similarly to adults.
- Trauma may be a significant precipitating factor in pediatric cases.
- Surgical intervention is a viable option for treating adolescent lumbar disc protrusion.