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KMID : 0357220080200030069
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2008 Volume.20 No. 3 p.69 ~ p.74
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The Spontaneous Regression of Lumbar Disc Herniation: 3 Cases Report
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Kwon Won-An
Kim Han-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: The majority of patients with radiculopathy caused by a herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) heal spontaneously without surgery. The aim of this report is to describe the spontaneous regression of lumbar disc herniation and the results of clinical follow-up.
Methods: Three patients with radiating low back pain presented with an extruded intervertebral disc on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We performed follow-up with conservative treatment (epidural injection, medication, physical therapy, exercise) and clinical assessments on the 6th, 10th and 22nd months.
Results: The extruded intervertebral disc almost complete regressed, and correlated with clinical improvement and follow-up MRI.
Conclusion: Conservative treatment can be an effective approach for a herniated lumbar discs if no neurological deficits are present.
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KEYWORD
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Spontaneous regression, Herniated lumbar disc, Radiculopathy, MRI, Conservative treatment
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