ReviewCureus2024
Comprehensive Analysis of Treatment Approaches for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.
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Who cites it
19 citing papers in PubMed.
- Efficacy and Safety of CT-Verified Deep Needling at the Foramen Acupoint for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Pain research & management · 2026Trial
- Computed tomography-guided oxygen-ozone injection for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation complicated with lumbar spinal stenosis.Medical gas research · 2026Article
- Nucleus Pulposus Resorption Following a Paraspinal Hook-Needle Intervention for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Sleep quality after lumbar surgery for degenerative lumbar disease: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis with meta-regression.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Review
- Endoscopic management of a duplicate nerve root-case report and technique.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2026Article
- More pronounced effects of the extent of discectomy over the extent of laminectomy on postoperative biomechanics and clinical outcomes in unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar disc herniation.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
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- Efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy vs. percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar approach in lumbar disc herniation: A meta-analysis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Combined pulse radiofrequency and selective nerve root block for lumbar disc herniation-related neuropathic pain: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Methodological Concerns Regarding the Interpretation of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Efficacy for Lumbar Radicular Pain [Letter].Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Korean medicine use is associated with reduced lumbar surgery and opioid prescriptions in lumbar disc herniation: a nationwide cohort study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Retrospective Analysis of Imaging Influencing Factors and Early Stability of Cage Subsidence After Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Identifying the key microbiome associated with lumbar discherniation in Chinese patients.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Data Mining-Based Analysis of Acupoint Selection Patterns in Acupuncture Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Predictive Factors for Resorption in Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review.Journal of inflammation research · 2026Review
- Spinal manipulative therapy promotes nucleus pulposus resorption and alleviates pain in a rat model of lumbar disc herniation via JNK-dependent regulation of inflammation and tissue remodeling.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercise and Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation: Effects on Pain, Mobility, and Trunk Endurance-A Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Interventional Pain Management on Disc Herniation Resorption: Radiological Evidence.Acta informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH · 2025Article
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Abstract
Lumbar disc herniation is a common disorder that has an important impact on the quality of life and daily activities of those affected. It is defined as the displacement of the nucleus pulposus beyond the intervertebral space. This systematic review aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of several treatment modalities, including conservative, pharmaceutical, and surgical interventions. The data sources utilized were PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Cochrane. We conducted a systematic review of English-language articles published between 2019 and 2024, using the PRISMA guidelines. A total of 720 studies were identified during the search. Following the evaluation of the title, abstract, and full text, and the application of exclusion criteria, a total of 15 studies met the requirements for inclusion in the analysis. The results indicate that although conservative treatment is frequently successful in providing immediate relief of symptoms, surgical interventions may be required for patients experiencing neurological deficits or those who do not respond to conservative treatments. One limitation of this systematic review is the inclusion of a limited number of studies, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, the review was restricted to English-language publications from 2019 to 2024, potentially excluding relevant research published in other languages or outside this timeframe.
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