Intraradicular herniation of a lumbar disc: a case report.
The authors report an unusual case of intraradicular lumbar disc herniation. A large fragment of lumbar disc was found within the sheath of the right S1 nerve root. Surgical treatment results in a satisfactory clinical outcome. The literature on intradural and intraradicular lumbar disc herniation is reviewed.
Department of Neurosurgery, Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*