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Care Pathway for the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy
Management of symptoms for persistent lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy
Patients who still suffer from neurological deficits three months after their injury should be referred to their physician for further evaluation
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