Neurol Neurochir Pol
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Nov 1998
Comparative Study[Influence of coexisting pseudo-radicular syndrome on the results of traction treatment in cases of lumbar intervertebral disk hernia].
105 patients with lumbar disc disease, confirmed by radiculography, magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography were investigated to evaluate the influence of pseudoradicular syndrome on therapeutic effects. On the basis of characteristic clinical symptoms of radicular and pseudoradicular syndrome patients were divided into two groups: 45 patients with dominant pseudoradicular syndrome and 35 persons with dominant radicular syndrome. ⋯ The effects of the traction treatment were significantly worse in patients with the pseudoradicular syndrome. These results suggest the necessity of differential therapeutic approach in lumbar disc disease patients depending on the predominance of the pathomechanism of disease.