Most disc herniations occur at the bottom of the spine at the L4/5 and/or L5/S1 discs. The condition may not always cause symptoms, but the symptoms can include lower back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
The radiographic severity at lumbar intervertebral levels from L1/2 to L5/S was determined by Kellgren/Lawrence (KL) grading. Results: In the overall population the prevalence of radiographic ...
Lumbar spinal stenosis is different from many other causes of back pain. It is a progressive condition that often gets worse if you do nothing. "Progressive" doesn't mean there is nothing you can do.
rug.ac.be Objectives—To determine the effect of different training schedules on the cross sectional area (CSA) of the lumbar multifidus muscle in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods—Each of ...
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a minimally invasive surgery that helps treat low back pain by removing a damaged spinal disc and fusing the pain ... LLIF has some limitations and ...
Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...
The infection, meningitis, is serious, but treatable with a 14-day course of intravenous antibiotics. Leg or back pain: Occasionally, as the spinal needle or catheter is entering the lumbar space, it ...