Evaluation of the efficacy of a novel lumbar exoskeleton with multiple interventions for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of non-inferiority

BackgroundLumbar disc herniation (LDH) occurs when the nucleus pulposus or annulus fibrosus protrudes into the intervertebral space, potentially compressing nerve roots and causing symptoms such as sciatica, restricted mobility, and lower extremity weakness. The development of portable lumbar exoske...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Main Authors:	Xiaonan Huang, Lele Huang, Lei Shi, Lifan Xu, Chengbing Cao, Heng Wu, Min Cao, Can Lv, Ping Shi, Guohui Zhang, Fanfu Fang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Subjects:	lumbar disc herniation lumbar spine exoskeleton lumbar traction range of motion conservative treatment
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1520610/full