Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 8, 2026

05:42
Full-Endoscopic Isolation Zone Technique for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Published on: April 7, 2023
1.5K
Efficacy and Risks of Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review
Adam Litch1, Austin Thomassen1, Sanjana Sudini2
1School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Current Pain and Headache Reports
|April 9, 2026
Abstract
No abstract available in PubMed .
Related Concept Videos
Herniated Intervertebral Disc l: Introduction
Intervertebral disc herniation refers to the displacement of the nucleus pulposus (the gel-like inner core of the disc) through a tear or weakened area in the annulus fibrosus (the outer fibrous ring). The displaced disc material extends beyond the normal boundaries of the disc space and may compress or irritate nearby spinal nerve roots or, less commonly, the spinal cord.Etiology and Risk FactorsHerniation commonly results from degeneration, in which aging reduces disc hydration and...
Degenerative Disc Disease I: Introduction
Degenerative disc disease is a chronic condition in which intervertebral discs gradually lose structure and function. It is not infectious or autoimmune; rather, it results from age-related biochemical and mechanical changes, influenced by genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors.Structure and Function of DiscsThe spine contains 23 intervertebral discs that absorb load, distribute forces, maintain spacing, and allow flexibility. Each disc consists of a nucleus pulposus, a gel-like core...

