The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
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Review Case Reports
Brown-Sèquard syndrome produced by cervical disc herniation: report of two cases and review of the literature.
Brown-Sèquard syndrome is most commonly seen with spinal trauma and extramedullary spinal neoplasm. A herniated cervical disc has rarely been considered to be a cause of Brown-Sèquard syndrome. ⋯ Characteristic finding in discogenic Brown-Sèquard syndrome are contralateral deficit in sensation of pain and temperature of more below than a few levels below the cord compression and paracentral protruded disc with cervical spinal stenosis. Outcomes are favorable in rapid diagnosis by magnetic resonance images and performance of anterior approach.
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Review Comparative Study
Lumbar intraspinal synovial cysts: conservative management and review of the world's literature.
Lumbar intraspinal synovial cysts are an important cause of axial and radicular spine pain. Controversy about nonsurgical versus surgical treatment persists. ⋯ In our opinion, nonsurgical management in patients with LISC-induced radicular pain does not appear to be as successful as surgery.