Indications for surgery versus conservative treatment in the management of lumbar disc herniations: A systematic review

Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a leading cause of radiculopathy and low back pain, contributing significantly to global disability. Management strategies include conservative and surgical treatments, but clinical decision-making lacks standardization, particularly in surgical indicati...

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Published in:	Brain and Spine
Main Authors:	Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Ahmed Salih, Aksaan Arif, Madhur Varadpande, Pratheeshan Sabeshan, Hariharan Subbiah Ponniah, Sree Kanakala, Srikar R. Namireddy, Daniele S.C. Ramsay, Ahkash Thavarajasingam, Daniel Scurtu, Dragan Jankovic, Andreas Kramer, Florian Ringel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Lumbar disc herniation Slipped disc Surgical indications Conservative management Radiculopathy Motor deficits
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772529425014389