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Trends in adolescent lumbar disk herniation.

John Frino1, Richard E McCarthy, Charisse Y Sparks

  • 1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|August 26, 2006
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Adolescent lumbar disk herniations are more common in females and often present with leg pain. Early recognition of radicular pain is crucial for timely referral to spine specialists.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Adolescent disk herniations are increasingly recognized.
  • Understanding trends in etiology and symptoms is vital for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze trends in adolescent lumbar disk herniations.
  • To determine age at onset, injury mechanisms, familial history, symptoms, herniation level, treatment, and recurrence rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of adolescent patients with lumbar disk herniations.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Higher incidence observed in female patients.

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  • Increased prevalence of positive family history compared to previous reports.
  • Leg pain is the predominant symptom, often misdiagnosed by primary care physicians.
  • Delayed referrals to spine specialists due to symptom misinterpretation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent lumbar disk herniations show distinct epidemiological trends.
    • Improved physician education is needed to recognize radicular pain symptoms.
    • Timely diagnosis and referral can optimize patient outcomes.