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Care Pathway for the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy
Management of symptoms for recent-onset lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy
Based on shared decision-making between the patient and provider, any one of the following therapeutic interventions is recommended:
Discuss the risks and benefits of the care plan with the patient.
No
No
No
Yes
Are symptoms ≤3 months?
Yes
Management of Symptoms
Based on shared decision making between the patient and provider, any one of the following therapeutic interventions is recommended:
Yes
Yes
No
No
Discharge
Are symptoms >3 months?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discharge
No