Loss of Disc Height after Spontaneous Regression of a Herniated Lumbar Disc - A Case Report - (탈출된 요추 추간판 자연 소실 후 발생한 추간판 간격 감소 - 증례 보고 -)

김형복; 정훈재

Loss of Disc Height after Spontaneous Regression of a Herniated Lumbar Disc - A Case Report -

Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
2018, 25(4), pp.175-179
Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

김형복 ¹, 정훈재 ¹

¹서울부민병원 정형외과

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ABSTRACT

Study Design: Case report. Objectives: We report 3 cases of loss of disc height after spontaneous regression of a herniated lumbar disc. Summary of Literature Review: Reports of spontaneous regression of a herniated lumbar disc were identified. Materials and Methods: We conservatively treated 3 patients who were diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc. During outpatient follow-up, radiating pain improved in all patients, but they complained of chronic lower back pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed for diagnostic purposes. Results: On MRI, spontaneous regression of the herniated lumbar discs was observed, but loss of disc height was also found. Conclusions: A herniated lumbar disc may be a risk factor for loss of disc height. It is important to recognize that a patient with a herniated lumbar disc can struggle with chronic lower back pain even if spontaneous regression of the herniated lumbar disc occurs.

KEYWORDS

Spontaneous regression, Herniated lumbar disc, Loss of disc height

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