Spontaneous Regression of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Conservative Treatment in a Case with Motor Deficit

Saliha Eroğlu Demir ； Nihal Özaras ； Ebru Aytekin

《International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI)》 4卷10期 (2013/10) Pp. 578-581

https://doi.org/10.5348/ijcri-2013-10-384-CR-13

並列摘要

Introduction: Conservative healing of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) exists. Most surgical studies have followed a minimum six-week trial of conservative therapy before surgical intervention. Patients who do not present with emergency surgery indications may be treated initially with conservative methods. Case Report: A case of 32-year-old female with motor deficit caused by an extruded herniated disc. Physical and medical therapy was given because she refused to undergo surgery. After the treatment, her motor deficits improved. Magnetic resonance imaging scan showed totally regression of the extruded disc. Conclusion: Although a single case cannot confirm the validity of conservative management of LDH with motor deficits, patient preference and severity of the disability from pain are important factors when choosing treatment modalities.

並列關鍵字

Intervertebral disk displacement ； Lumbosacral region ； Low back pain ； Neurologic manifestations ； Physical therapy modalities