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Lumbar disc herniation in young children.

R Haidar1, I Ghanem, S Saad

  • 1Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. rh00@aub.edu.lb

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lumbar disc herniation is uncommon in young children.
  • Diagnosis is often delayed due to rarity and difficulty in history taking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review patient presentation, physical examination, differential diagnosis, imaging, and treatment of lumbar disc herniation in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of major databases for studies on pediatric lumbar disc herniation.

Main Results:

  • Delayed diagnosis is common; consider lumbar disc herniation in children with back pain/radiculopathy, especially post-trauma.
  • Physical examination and imaging (MRI, radiographs) are key for diagnosis.
  • Management is conservative initially, with early surgery indicated for neurological deficits, leading to favorable outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Increased awareness aids pediatricians in early diagnosis and intervention.
  • Prompt management, conservative or surgical, improves patient outcomes.