Minimally invasive tubular microdiscectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniation: step-by-step technical description with safe scar dissection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (RLDH) is one of the most common reasons for re-operation after primary lumbar disc herniation with an incidence ranging from 5 to 23%. Numerous RLDH studies have been conducted; however, no available studies have provided a specific description of the use of the tubular retractor discectomy technique for RLDH emphasizing safe scar dissection. The objective of this study is to describe a detailed step-by-step technique for RLDH.

Material and methods

A surgical technique reporting on our experience from the year 2013-2021 in 9 patients with RLDH at the same level and same side was included in the study. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the visual analog score (VAS) for leg pain before and three months after surgery.

Result

SUBMITTER: AlAli KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552325 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature