Lumbar intervertebral thermal therapies.
review · Level V
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Abstract
In hopes of improving outcomes for patients with discogenic pain, less invasive techniques that reduce trauma and shorten the recovery period have been developed. This article attempts to present a comprehensive description of minimally invasive techniques, specifically heat treatments, for lumbar disc disease. The goal is to inform and educate the reader on the various thermal therapies available for lumbar disc disease by evaluating the scientific data in an objective manner.
Medical subject headings
- Hyperthermia, Induced
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine