Spontaneous regression of lumbar disc herniation

Authors

• H. Selim Karabekir
• Ahmet Yildizhan
• Canan Balci
• Elmas K. Atar

Abstract

We present 3 cases of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc. The disc regression correlated with clinical improvement documented by MRI studies. Although the phenomenon of spontaneous disappearance of decrease in size of herniated disc fragments is well known, the exact mechanism underlying this process remains unclear. We discuss 3 possible explanations for disc regression: retraction into the vertebral space, dehydration/shrinkage, and resorption due to inflammatory reaction.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

76

Last Page

78

Recommended Citation

Karabekir, H. Selim; Yildizhan, Ahmet; Balci, Canan; and Atar, Elmas K. (2007) "Spontaneous regression of lumbar disc herniation," Neurosciences: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1475