Hernia discal lateral extraforaminal extrema

Acta Médica Grupo Ángeles 2026 Open access

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Authors: José Luis Alcocer Maldonado, Luis Gerardo Domínguez Gasca, Luis Gerardo Domínguez Carrillo
DOI: 10.35366/122627
Cited by: 0
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Abstract

Lateral extreme disc herniations represent between 0.7 and 11.7% of all lumbar herniations classified as intraforaminal or extraforaminal, with respect to the foramen, described by Abdullah in 1974; the L4/L5 level is commonly affected.The dorsal root ganglion compression is the cause of the pain intensity; pain irradiation does not always occur in the dermatomal segment corresponding to the image, reported in more than 60% in the immediate root proximal to the extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation.Extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Acta Médica Grupo Ángeles
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
165–167
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
ES