Natural History and Clinical Manifestations of Lumbar Disc Herniation.
10.4184/jkss.2001.8.3.305
- Author:
Ho Guen CHANG
1
;
Young Gun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Korea. hgc2000@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Lumbar disc herniation;
Natural history;
Clinical manifestations
- MeSH:
Aging;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Incidence;
Intervertebral Disc;
Low Back Pain;
Natural History*;
Physical Examination;
Sciatica
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2001;8(3):305-313
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The patient of lumbar disc herniation complains low back pain and sciatica. The intervertebral disc was degenerated by aging, the lifetime incidence of low back pain ranges from 80 to 90%, as determined by epidemiologic studies, whereas the incidence of sciatica is only 2~40%. This article was made with review of the natural history, clinical manifestations and physical examinations of lumbar disc herniation. In conclusion, a careful history and physical examination remain the key to accurate diagnosis of the cause of low back pain and/or sciatica, and very helpful adjuncts to make a diagnosis of lumbar disc herniations.
