Hospitalizations and surgical management of lumbar disc degeneration in Italy: a 22-Year nationwide retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar spine disorders are a major contributor to disability and healthcare utilization worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Over the past two decades, significant changes have occurred in surgical techniques for managing lumbar spine disorders. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of hospitalization trends for lumbar disc herniation and intervertebral disc degeneration in the Italian population from 2001 to 2022.

Methods

This nationwide retrospective study used data from the national hospital discharge (NHD) database managed by the Italian Ministry of Health. All patients hospitalized for surgical treatment of lumbar disc degeneration during the 22-year period were included. Age- and sex- standardized hospitalization rates (SHRs) were calc

SUBMITTER: Russo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628820 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature