Journal of Spine

Mehmet Erdem Akcay

Publications

• Case Report
  Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation in Pregnant Patient: A Case Report
  Author(s): Mehmet Resid Onen, Evren Yuvruk, Mehmet Erdem Akcay and Sait NaderiMehmet Resid Onen, Evren Yuvruk, Mehmet Erdem Akcay and Sait Naderi
  
  Introduction: Lower back and leg pain are frequently seen pathologies in pregnancy. However, a small proportion of these complaints develop in association with lumbar disc hernias. Due to maternal and fetal factors, diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy has to be different than for non-pregnant patients. Methods: A 36 year old, 28-week pregnant patient presented with ever-increasing pain in the right leg, lower back, and reduced power in the extensor hallucis longus. The patient had undergone surgery at another clinic about 2.5 years ago because of right L4-5 disc herniation. Therefore the patient was evaluated by lumbar magnetic resonance images [MRI]. The MRI determined the right L4-5 recurrent disc herniation. Results: The patient underwent successful surgery in the lateral decubitus position under general an.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000207

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