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Full-Endoscopic Isolation Zone Technique for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Published on: April 7, 2023
[Low back pain and degenerative disc disease]
Slavica Jandrić1, Branislav Antić
1Zavod za rehabilitaciju "Dr Miroslav Zotović", Banja Luka, Vojnomedicinska akademija, Beograd.
Medicinski Pregled
|March 10, 2007
Summary
Degenerative disc disease causes low back pain through a 3-phase process. Treatment involves conservative methods like physical therapy and, if necessary, surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Context:
- Low back pain is frequently degenerative in origin.
- Degenerative disc disease affects men and women equally, leading to spinal changes.
- The Kirkaldy-Willis model outlines a 3-phase degenerative cascade in the lumbar spine.
Purpose:
- To describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of degenerative disc disease.
- To elucidate the two forms of low back pain: lumbalgia and lumbar radiculopathy.
- To highlight the importance of a combined approach for accurate diagnosis.
Summary:
- Degenerative disc disease manifests as lumbalgia or lumbar radiculopathy.
- Clinical examination and advanced technology are crucial for diagnosis.
- Conservative treatments include rest, physical therapy, medication, and injections.
Impact:
- Physical rehabilitation is vital for managing discogenic pain.
- Therapeutic interventions aim to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility.
- Surgical intervention is reserved for cases requiring surgical treatment.
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