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There is an unmet need in the treatment of Radicular Leg Pain due to Lumbar Disc Herniation¹

A Painful & Debilitating Condition for Patients

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) affects nearly ~1%-3% of the US population each year, with ~14 million experiencing radicular leg pain.²

A survey of over 100 patients reported patients are uncomfortable, frustrated, and even miserable, as radicular leg pain impacts their daily activities and overall quality of life.¹

– 1 in 3 describing it “as bad as it could be, nothing else matters”.¹

Over half of patients with radicular leg pain due to LDH deal with symptoms for a year or more before diagnosis.¹

The Journey Begins with Conservative Therapy

Patients typically start with conservative therapy and then progress to more invasive therapies until pain relief and function is achieved.¹

However, a study shows that approximately 23% of adults with radicular pain due to lumbar disc herniation do not find pain relief with conservative treatments.³

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) Do Not Treat the Root Cause of LDH²

After conservative treatment, many patients opt for ESIs in an effort to resolve the issue before considering surgery.²

On average, patients whose pain doesn’t resolve with ESIs, will receive at least 3, and as many as 9 ESIs before surgery is recommended.¹

PATIENTS MAY RESORT TO SURGERY WHEN TREATMENTS DON’T RESOLVE CONDITION

Only 7% of patients suffering from radicular leg pain due to LDH who fail conservative treatment undergo surgery, resulting in a significant number of patients who may continue to endure unresolved pain.³

50% of these patients receive multiple ESIs, and 22% eventually undergo surgery, with 12% requiring multiple surgeries.³

50% of patients suffering from radicular leg pain due to LDH who received an ESI, needed additional ESIs within one year, indicating potential lack of effectiveness.³

70% of patients suffering from radicular leg pain due to LDH would prefer to avoid surgery at all costs.¹

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To learn more about the burden of radicular leg pain due to lumbar disc herniation, download the disease education brochure

References:
1. Data on file. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. (June 2024) 2. Manchikanti L, et al. Pain Physician. 2021;24(S1):S27-S208 3. Bhandutia A, et al. Poster presented at: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) 2024 Annual Meeting, April 4-6, 2024; Dallas, TX.