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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2021; 12(12): 961-969
Published online Dec 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i12.961
Published online Dec 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i12.961
Table 1 Clinical differences between postero-lateral and far-lateral herniations
| Clinical findings | PLH | FLH |
| Nerve root invovled | At the level below the disc herniation | At the same level of disc herniation |
| Femoral stretch test | Not always significantly reliable | Markedly positive |
| Lateral bending | Do not reproduce radicular symptoms | Usually reproduces pain and paresthesia |
| Severity of pain | Variable | Strong, related to dorsal root ganglion compression |
- Citation: Berra LV, Di Rita A, Longhitano F, Mailland E, Reganati P, Frati A, Santoro A. Far lateral lumbar disc herniation part 1: Imaging, neurophysiology and clinical features. World J Orthop 2021; 12(12): 961-969
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v12/i12/961.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i12.961