International Practice Patterns in the Surgical Management of Primary Lumbar Disc Herniation: An AO Spine Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to characterize international practice patterns in the surgical management of primary lumbar disc herniation (LDH) among AO Spine surgeons.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was distributed in September 2024 to AO Spine members. The questionnaire collected detailed information on demographic characteristics, surgical indications, preferred techniques, and approaches for primary LDH treatment. Data on specialty, practice setting, fellowship training, and surgical case volume were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify significant associations between surgeon characteristics and treatment preferences.

Results

A total of 714 surgeons participated, representing diverse regions: North America (9.0%), Lati

SUBMITTER: Ambrosio L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12890315 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature