Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery

en Pain Management Methods and Techniques in Lumbar Disc Surgery: A Narrative Review Study Pain Review <div style="text-align: justify;">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.</div> Pain management, Lumbar disc, Surgery, Narrative review 38 48 http://irjns.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-400-12&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Somayeh Mehrpour so.mehrpour@gmail.com 100319475328460011878 100319475328460011878 No Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. Shahram Shafa shahram.shefa@jums.ac.ir 100319475328460011879 100319475328460011879 No Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran. Majid Vatankhah hormozgan91@yahoo.com 100319475328460011880 100319475328460011880 No Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Mehrdad Malekshoar mdmalekshoar@yahoo.com 100319475328460011881 100319475328460011881 No Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Mohammad Sadegh Sanie Jahromi m.sadeghsanie@gmail.com 100319475328460011882 100319475328460011882 No Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management Research Center, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Tayyebeh Zarei zarei.tayeb@yahoo.com 100319475328460011883 100319475328460011883 No Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran. Mansour Deylami mansour.deylami@gmail.com 100319475328460011884 100319475328460011884 Yes Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran. Fateme Maleki maleki.f@bums.ac.ir 100319475328460011885 100319475328460011885 No Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran. Roohie Farzaneh farzanehr@mums.ac.ir 100319475328460011886 100319475328460011886 No Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.