Search for dissertations about: "sciatica"
Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word sciatica.
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11. Effects of intervertebral disc cells on neural tissue. In vitro and in vivo experimental studies
Abstract : Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation and sciatica are common conditions that involve interactions between intervertebral discs (IVDs) and neural tissue. The nucleus pulposus (NP) of an IVD contains at least two cell populations, notochordal cells and chondrocyte-like cells. READ MORE
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12. Isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults : a randomized controlled trial
Abstract : Isthmic spondylolisthesis, i.e. the slipping of one vertebra on another due to a defect in the pars interarticularis, is a common radiological finding in the general population and can sometimes be the source of chronic low back pain. READ MORE
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13. On lumbar disc herniation : aspects of outcome after surgical treatment
Abstract : Knowledge about sciatica has grown immensely since the days of Hippocrates. Even so one must be impressed with the anatomical insights of those ancient times. Today we are able to describe at a molecular level how the intervertebral disc degenerates and how a herniation is evolved and its physical consequences for the patient. READ MORE
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14. Long-term outcome of lumbar disc herniation surgery. Studies on different influencing factors
Abstract : Background: A majority of patients suffering from sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation experience a positive natural history and respond well to non-surgical treatment. Patients who fail conservative treatment and are treated surgically have been reported to get satisfactory result in about 70-90% in short-term (1-2 year) follow-up. READ MORE