Abstract
Compression of nerve roots by herniated intervertebral discs (IVD) is a major cause of lumbosacral radiculopathy and often causes problems in patient management. We present a case report of a patient whose initial pain was axial discogenic in nature, probably due to a fissure of the annulus fibrosus, and who later developed LIII–IV radiculopathy. The timing of formation of a sequestered IVD hernia was recorded on MRI. There was no prolonged gradual formation of IVD hernia (bulging, fissure, protrusion, extrusion/sequestration), an acute formation of disc herniation occurred. Conservative treatment, including nonpharmacological (McKenzie gymnastics, educational program) and drug treatment (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticonvulsants), as well as minimally invasive measures (epidural administration of local anesthetics and glucorticoids), allowed rapid regression of clinical symptoms and improvement of functional and emotional status. MRI of the lumbar spine performed six months after onset showed complete resorption of the IVD hernia. The patient follows ergonomic recommendations and performs therapeutic exercises (Nordic walking); no deterioration was observed within 9 months.
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