427- Rates of Recurring Disc Herniation Between a Lumbar Fusion and Discectomy

Recurrent disc herniation after a lumbar discectomy can be a challenging situation that leads to more aggressive interventions and potential fusion. On today's episode, we explore an important new study that analyzed the rate of recurrence as well as additional complications of lumbar surgery.

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Management of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: a comparative analysis of posterior lumbar interbody fusion and repeat discectomy

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409- Do Lumbar Disc Herniations Resorb?

One of the first questions someone with a disc herniation has is, "Will it heal?" On today's episode, we explore the answer to that question. New research highlights the surprising rate of lumbar disc herniation resorption.

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Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis

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320- Surgery or Conservative Care After a Lumbar Disc Herniation

Does surgery or conservative care result in faster return to play or better outcomes in elite athletes struggling with a lumbar disc herniation? On today's episode, we examine the latest research.

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Return to Play After Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment

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254- Disc Herniations: Does Size Matter?

A new study has found that the size of a disc herniation has no statistical association with the likelihood that a patient will fail conservative care.

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Does Size Matter? An Analysis of the Effect of Lumbar Disc Herniation Size on the Success of Nonoperative Treatment

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248- Back Surgery vs Chiropractic- What Does the Science Say

This incredible study looked at the results of chiropractic or surgery for people struggling with sciatica due to a lumbar disc herniation. The results may surprise you!

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Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study

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162- Disc Herniations and SI Hypomobility

Check out the amazing decreases in pain and disability when both the lumbar spine and SI joint are adjusted.

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