Lumbar discopathy resolved with microdiscectomy - case report

Authors

  • Jakub Litak Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery SPSK-4 in Lublin
  • Joanna Litak St. John`s Cancer Center in Lublin
  • Cezary Grochowski Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery SPSK-4 in Lublin
  • Paulina Miziak Medical University of Lublin
  • Agnieszka Budny St. John`s Cancer Center in Lublin

Keywords

lumbar discopathy, microdiscectomy

Abstract

Low back pain is a widespread medical problem, fortunately most episodes are self limiting and resolve within 6 weeks. Many patients may be treated initially with conservative methods. Persistent sciatic pain or developing neurological deficits corresponding with MR scans pathologies of intervertebral disc (herniation , sequestration) are crucial for surgical qualification. We present patient with acute sciatica caused by disc herniation resolved with lumbar microdiscectomy.

Author Biography

Paulina Miziak, Medical University of Lublin

Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Published

2018-07-31

How to Cite

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LITAK, Jakub, LITAK, Joanna, GROCHOWSKI, Cezary, MIZIAK, Paulina and BUDNY, Agnieszka. Lumbar discopathy resolved with microdiscectomy - case report. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 31 July 2018. Vol. 8, no. 7, pp. 541-544. [Accessed 7 December 2024].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 7 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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