Herniated Lumbar Disc – A Clinical Study

Summary

A study of 21 MRI scans of various types of disc prolapsed cases treated in the last four years confirmed that the disc between L4 – L5 is most commonly affected. One failed post-laminectomy case was treated and the treatment was assessed based on a visual analogous scale. The homeopathic medicines that gave good results and caused work absence to come drastically down are shown. The comparative prognosis in other systems of medicines is much less favourable.

Key words

Disc prolapse - MRI - Hernia nuclei pulposi

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