@article{JSS3736,
author = {Zhi Sheng Darren Koh and Shuxun Lin and Hwee Weng Dennis Hey},
title = {Lumbar disc herniation presenting with contralateral symptoms: a case report},
journal = {Journal of Spine Surgery},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
year = {2017},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Lumbar disc herniation is common and may be symptomatic. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an appropriate tool to confirm the diagnosis and affected level of the spine. While a disc herniation is usually associated with ipsilateral symptoms, a few cases have been reported to present with contralateral symptoms. We report a unique case of left lumbar disc herniation at L5/S1 who presented with contralateral symptoms and was successfully treated with a right L5/S1 foraminal block. However, the patient developed concordant ipsilateral symptoms 6 weeks later and was treated with left L5/S1 microdiscectomy.},
issn = {2414-4630}, url = {https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/3736}
}