degenerative lumbar disc herniation by dr ahmed elattar

-we will talk towday on degenerative lumbar disc herniation. illustrate Lumbar disc anatomy and pathogenesis. -NATURAL HISTORY:nonoperative treatment is the role. -HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINDINGS: The most common complaint is pain with or without associated paresthesias or weakness in a specific monoradicular anatomic distribution. Imaging: Plain radiographs and MRI is the imaging study of choice DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: exclude SIJ and piriforms. -NONOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: is the role. -SURGICAL MANAGEMENT:in Failure of conservative measures greater than 6 weeks to 3 months, Progressive {ie, worsening) neurologic deficit cauda equina -orthopedic surgery lecture -please do not hesitate to ask dr ahmed elattar Good luck