Incidence of and risk factors for lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy in adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy is associated with greater pain, disability, healthcare use, and costs compared with nonspecific low back pain. Reliable information about its incidence and risk factors were lacking.

Questions

(1) What is the incidence of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy in adults? (2) What are the risk factors for LDH with radiculopathy in adults?

Methods

Systematic review. We searched five electronic databases from 1970 to September 2023. Eligible cohort and case-control studies were identified and independently assessed for risk of bias. A qualitative best evidence synthesis of low and moderate risk of bias studies was conducted.

Results

We critically reviewed 87 studies and synthesised data from 59 (

SUBMITTER: Hincapie CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature