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Failed disk syndrome.

H A Wilkinson

    American Family Physician
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Failed disk syndrome is a common issue in pain clinics. Precise diagnosis and nonoperative treatment are crucial to manage persistent pain after disk surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pain Medicine
    • Neurosurgery
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Over 50% of patients in US pain clinics present with "failed disk syndrome."
    • Persistent pain post-disk surgery necessitates a thorough diagnostic approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and nonoperative management for failed disk syndrome.
    • To outline potential causes of persistent pain after disk surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common causes for persistent pain after disk surgery.
    • Highlighting the role of diagnostic injections and nerve blocks.

    Main Results:

    • Inadequate surgery, arthritis, and nerve root fibrosis are key contributors to failed disk syndrome.
  • Diagnostic injections and nerve blocks aid in precise diagnosis when other methods are insufficient.

    • Conclusions:

    • Aggressive nonoperative therapy and careful initial evaluation are vital for successful outcomes in failed disk syndrome.
    • Precise diagnosis is paramount for effective treatment of persistent pain post-disk surgery.