The Spontaneous Resorption of Herniated Lumbar Disc: A case report.
- Author:
Young Hoon KIM
1
;
Dong Eon MOON
;
Chong Min PARK
;
Jae Won YOON
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: herniated lumbar disc; non-surgical treatment; spontaneous resorption
- MeSH: Humans; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Radiculopathy
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain 2005;18(1):56-59
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: The most effective treatment methods for a herniated lumbar disc remain questionable. This report follows the patients course, from the onset of pain through the completion of the non-surgical treatment, and shows that a lumbar herniated disc, with radiculopathy, can be successfully treated with a non-surgical approach. This report discusses the possible explanations for disc resorption: retraction into the intervertebral space, dehydration/shrinkage and resorption due to an inflammatory reaction. A non-surgical approach can be an effective treatment option for a herniated lumbar disc.
