Conservative Therapy for Lumbar Disk Disease

Conservative Therapy for Lumbar Disk Disease:

Includes NSAIDs, opiates, steroid injections, physical therapy, and lumbar traction.
Greater than 85% of patients with acute lumbar disk herniation may recover without surgery.
If no improvement occurs in 6 weeks, surgery can be considered depending on the degree of pain.
Progressive motor deficit, uncontrollable pain, or cauda equina syndrome are indications for early surgery.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 14:57

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