Performance of an Annular Closure Device in a 'Real-World', Heterogeneous, At-Risk, Lumbar Discectomy Population.

ABSTRACT: Study design/setting Retrospective analysis of single-center registry outcomes data. Objective Assess the utility of an annular closure device (ACD) as an adjunct to limited discectomy for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Background Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) following limited discectomy persists at clinically significant rates, especially in large annular defect (at least 6 mm width) patients. While the etiology of reherniation is often multifactorial, inadequate annular occlusion remains one of the foremost considerations. Accordingly, annular closure has emerged as a promising technique and is the focus of this analysis. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of 171 patients who underwent limited lumbar discectomy with an ACD for LDH. Standardized patient assessment was per

SUBMITTER: Kursumovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5755945 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature