[Discogenic lumbosacral radiculitis]

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

• Discal hernia diagnosis can be challenging.
• Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning.
• Conventional diagnostic methods may require supplementation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the utility of epidural scintigraphy in diagnosing suspected discal hernia.
• To assess the application of carbonic acid laser in treating discal hernia.

Main Methods:

• Studied 74 patients with suspected discal hernia.
• Utilized epidural scintigraphy alongside routine diagnostic studies.
• Verified diagnoses surgically.
• Applied carbonic acid laser therapy to 22 patients as an adjunct to conventional procedures.

Main Results:

• Epidural scintigraphy was employed to clarify diagnoses.
• Surgical verification confirmed the established diagnoses.
• Carbonic acid laser was used in a subset of patients.

Conclusions:

• Epidural scintigraphy can aid in the diagnosis of discal hernia.
• Carbonic acid laser represents a potential adjunctive treatment modality for discal hernia.