Spontaneous regression of cervical disc herniations

Gurkanlar D., Yucel E., Er U., Keskil S.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEUROSURGERY, vol.49, no.3, pp.179-183, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2006-932194
  • Journal Name: MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.179-183
  • Keywords: extruded disc, non-surgical, radiculopathy, NUCLEUS PULPOSUS, SPONTANEOUS RESORPTION, INTERVERTEBRAL DISC, RADICULOPATHY, MANAGEMENT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The spontaneous regression of cervical disc herniations is a rare occurrence. Six herniated cervical discs that had regressed spontaneously are presented. All radiological disc regressions correlated well with clinical improvements. We want to underscore the potential for regression that should be considered in the evaluation and management of any patient with a herniated cervical disc.