Lumbar Disc Herniation with Contralateral Symptoms: A Case-Series of 11 Patients and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common pathology that typically causes unilateral radiculopathy on the same side as herniation, while patients may occasionally present with contralateral symptoms. Owing to the rare incidence of LDH with contralateral symptoms, the pathological mechanism remains unclear and the optimal surgical strategy is a subject of debate. This study aimed to provide new insights into the pathological mechanism of contralateral symptoms and assess the efficacy of ipsilateral hemilaminectomy and discectomy surgery in this population.

Methods

This study was a retrospective, single-center, clinical case series, including 11 LDH cases with exclusive contralateral symptoms. We searched for LDH cases that were presented at our institution between Ja

SUBMITTER: Gao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10622262 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature