Lumbar Herniated Discs
Epidemiology
Sciatica > 2/52 1.6%
M:F = 1:1
Most common L4/5
L5/S1 inherently stable
Risk factors
Sedentary lifestyle
Smokers
Frequent driving
Heavy lifting
Anatomy
Annulus Fibrosis
- circumferential, multilayered rim
Sciatica > 2/52 1.6%
M:F = 1:1
Most common L4/5
L5/S1 inherently stable
Sedentary lifestyle
Smokers
Frequent driving
Heavy lifting
Annulus Fibrosis
- circumferential, multilayered rim