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[The post-diskotomy syndrome].

J Krämer
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Abstract

After lumbar disc operations in some cases epidural scars develop. The symptoms consist of back- and leg pain combined with a both sided straight leg raising test. In the myelogram and CT scars can be seen. The conservative therapy can be made by local injections with steroids. A lumbosacral distraction spondylodesis with autologous bone graft can bring a certain relief. Important is a prophylaxis with the right indication for the primary disc operation: without discectomy no post-discectomy-syndrome.

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J Krämer. [The post-diskotomy syndrome].. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1039696

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