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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2012.13.5.2133

Effects of Decompression Therapy for 6 Cases with Lumbar Herniated Disc  

Kwon, Won-An (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wonkwang Health Science University)
Lee, Seung-Ho (Gyeongbuk Oriental Medicine)
Lee, Jae-Hong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.13, no.5, 2012 , pp. 2133-2141 More about this Journal
Abstract
The Purpose of this study was to report magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) changes of six cases of Lumbar herniated disc which was treated with spinal decompression therapy, oriental medical therapy. 'Disc heights' were measured on sagittal view of $T_2$-weighted MRI. Size of the herniated disc was measured by MRI and 'disc herniations index'. The grading system and algorithm for 'disc degeneration' were based on MRI signal intensity, disc structure, distinction between nucleus and anulus, and disc height. Data for disc height, disc herniations index and disc degeneration grade were collected before and after the treatment together with calculation from the MRI. Case studies were showed that decompression therapy for the herniated disc has an positive effect on disc herniations index, disc regeneration, not disc heights. The clinical evidence for the use of decompression in herniated disc remains inconclusive because of limited researches. Further trials, which give attention to these areas, are needed before any firm conclusions may be made.
Keywords
MRI; Herniated Disc; Decompression Therapy; Disc Height; Disc Degeneration;
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