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A new percutaneous technique for the treatment of the backache and sciatica related to the lumbar disc herniation was applied in 34 patients at 40 levels. The technique is easy, safe, efficacious and without complications. In particular it is useful for the diagnosis and treatment of the underestimated “internal disc disruption” syndrome.

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backache sciatica disc herniation internal disc disruption percutaneous treatment Discogel

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Percutaneous Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Hernias with Discogel

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