Database analysis comparing incidence and complication rates between inpatient and outpatient laminotomies for lumbar disc herniation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common condition that can be characterized with disabling pain. While most patients recover without surgery, some still require operative intervention. The epidemiology and trends of laminotomy for LDH have not been recently studied, and current practice patterns might be different from historical norms. This study aimed to investigate the trends of inpatient and outpatient laminotomies for LDH and compare complication rates between these two sites of service.

Methods

A large, national database was utilized to identify patients > 8 years old who underwent a laminotomy for LDH between 2009 and 2019. Two cohorts were created based on site of surgery: inpatient versus outpatient. The outpatient cohort was defined as patients who had

SUBMITTER: Heo KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222817 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature