Spontaneous Regression Of Herniated Cervical Disc
Kobayashi, N., Asamoto, S., Doi, H., Ikeda, Y., & Matusmoto, K. (2003). spontaneous regression of herniated cervical disc. The spine journal : official journal of the Norighth American Spine Society, 3(2), 171–173. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1529-9430(02)00556-9
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Disease Location
Lateral extruded disc at c5-c-6 level
Personal Characteristics
27-year old male
Clinical Characteristics
Severe pain in left arm and slight neck pain; severe pain at left c6 level; MRI showed lateral extruded disc at the c5-c6 level
Remission Characteristics
Pain gradually dimished and disappeared about 3 weeks after initial presentation with partial regression; 12- months follow up showed complete spontaneous regression of extruded disc material
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
None discussed
Clinical Treatment
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and soft cervical color; 3 days after initial presentation, given dose of methylpredonisolone 1000 mg/day for 3 days
Non-Clinical Treatment
None reported discussed