protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 40 to 80 years old 2) Meets the diagnostic criteria for lumbar disc herniation confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scan and is accompanied by sciatica and has received surgical treatment that meets the indications. (iii) Single-segment UBE limited to the L4-L5 level. 4) Good cardiopulmonary function no serious comorbidities and no contraindications to surgery. 5) Willing to cooperate with postoperative treatment and informed participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Potential contraindications to manipulative therapy (e.g. severe hypertension infection ankylosing spondylitis tumor uncontrolled diabetes mellitus peripheral neuropathy cardiac disease chronic ischemia in stroke edema severe varicose veins tumor metabolic disease long-term use of steroids bone fracture rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis severe vascular disease and malignant tumors). 2) Imaging evidence of instability degenerative spondylolisthesis fracture or scoliosis over 15°. 3) Previous history of lumbar spine surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oswestry Disability Index; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| functional cross-sectional area of the multifidus muscle;Functional Reach Test;6-Minute Walk Test;Timed Up and Go Test;short from health survey;Visual Analog Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrative Medicine