Pain Management Methods and Techniques in Lumbar Disc Surgery: A Narrative Review Study
Authors:   Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Mehrpour Somayeh , Shafa Shahram ,   Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran., Vatankhah Majid ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran., Malekshoar Mehrdad ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran., Sanie Jahromi Mohammad Sadegh ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran., Zarei Tayyebeh ,   Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran., Deylami Mansour ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran., Maleki Fateme ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran., Farzaneh Roohie ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: October 2024

Background and Aim: This study examines the complex field of pain treatment related to lumbar disc disorders in a narrative review. Methods and Materials/Patients: Our search strategy involved utilizing specific terms, including ‘pain management,’ ‘lumbar disc surgery,’ ‘methods,’ and ‘techniques.’ We formulated a search query using Boolean operators: (‘Pain management’ OR ‘analgesia’) AND (‘lumbar disc surgery’ OR ‘spinal surgery’) AND (‘techniques’ OR ‘procedures’ OR ‘approaches’ OR ‘methods’) AND ‘narrative review.’ A systematic search was conducted across reputable medical databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library. Filters were applied to refine search results based on publication type and date, with a focus on material published within the past two decades to ensure the inclusion of current, high-quality literature. Results: This study synthesized information from several sources, demonstrating the changing methods used to address pain in lumbar disc disorders. The article explored the historical background of medical treatments, emphasized both contemporary surgical and non-surgical methods, and investigated the predicted factors that affect the results. The study investigated the range of surgical incidents and examined the clinical factors to be taken into account for treatments. The value of efficient pain treatment in alleviating chronic back pain and maximizing patient results was emphasized. Conclusion: In conclusion, this review underscores the paramount importance of comprehensive management of lumbar disc pain. It stresses that effective pain control not only alleviates immediate suffering but also plays a pivotal role in ensuring positive surgical experiences, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting long-term well-being.