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Lumbar disc herniation in tae kwon do athletic child.
Sung Hoon Kim1, Hyeun Sung Kim, Seok Won Kim
1Department of Rehabilitation, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
|March 25, 2011
Summary
A 7-year-old boy experienced lumbar disc herniation, a rare condition in young children. Conservative treatment resolved his symptoms, highlighting a successful management approach for pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Lumbar disc herniation is exceptionally rare in children under 10.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for pediatric spinal conditions.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old boy presented with acute low back pain and radiating left leg pain after a jumping kick.
- Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a posterolateral disc herniation at L3-4 with degenerative changes.
Findings:
- The patient underwent conservative treatment, including activity modification, medication, and physical therapy.
- Complete symptom resolution was achieved within three months of treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights that lumbar disc herniation can occur in very young children.
- Conservative management can be effective for pediatric lumbar disc herniation.
- Further research into pediatric disc herniation is warranted.
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