The post-discectomy syndrome

The post-discectomy syndrome (PDS) is a common diagnosis in patients with problems following a disc operation. The different causes of PDS make the establishment of the correct diagnosis and its corresponding efficient treatment difficult. A general overview published in the bibliographical data cov...

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Published in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2001-10, Vol.121 (9), p.494-500
Main Authors: Ivanic, G. M., Pink, T. P., Homann, N. C., Scheitza, W., Goyal, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The post-discectomy syndrome (PDS) is a common diagnosis in patients with problems following a disc operation. The different causes of PDS make the establishment of the correct diagnosis and its corresponding efficient treatment difficult. A general overview published in the bibliographical data covering the entity of PDS is rare. The following paper aims to specify PDS according to its aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The diagnosis should be made efficiently, so that the patient can receive prompt adequate therapy.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s004020100289