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spineuniverse.com/professional July 9, 2008

In this edition of spinemonitor, Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD presents an interesting and uncommon development in a patient with lumbar herniation and radiculopathy.  James S. Harrop, MD discusses the case and includes his treatment recommendations.
Featured Case Study
Lumbar Herniation with Radiculopathy
Photo: Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD Case Author:
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

History
The patient is a 42-year-old male with a 10-week history of left leg and back pain (60% leg pain, 40% back pain). He described his pain as posterior left thigh and calf, and posterior ankle. He cannot...

Examination
He is a healthy male with good coronal and sagittal balance. He has mild calf atrophy and...

Images
AP and lateral standing lumbar radiographs demonstrate mild loss of disc height at L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 with...

Diagnosis:
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Lateral standing lumbar radiograph

Fig. 1B - Lateral standing lumbar radiograph.
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Past Spine Cases:
Below is a listing of previous spine case studies. Feel free to browse and vote for treatment options for each case.
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By Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD and D. Greg Anderson, MD

Spontaneous Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy and Weakness in a 28-Year-old
By Faisel M. Zaman, MD, FAAPMR, ABPM

Cervical Radiculopathy: Classic Case?
By Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD

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PAINWEEK - September 4-7, 2008
PAINWEEK CME EventPAINWeek is a convergence of multiple pain and primary care organizations presenting educational sessions at a single national conference. PAINWeek is primarily intended for physicians, nursing professionals, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and podiatrists.

A distinguished and varied faculty provides relevant education and clinical tools for frontline practitioners faced with making pain management decisions.
Learning Objectives Include:
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  • Interpret laboratory and imaging studies as they relate to pain diagnostics
  • Distinguish multiple pain syndromes

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PAINWeek 2008 - September 4-7, 2008 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. 75+ CE/CME hours provided.
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