Effect of a strutted intradiscal spacer (DIVA®) on disc reherniation following lumbar discectomy: A 2-year retrospective matched cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Discectomy for lumbar disc herniation has a high rate of reoperation and recurrent herniation.

Methods

Retrospectively matched cohort of patients undergoing lumbar discectomy alone or with a strutted intradiscal spacer.

Results

133 discectomy and 112 patients with discectomy plus spacer were included. Pain and disability scores were significantly lower for both groups at 2 years. Patients receiving a strutted intradiscal spacer following discectomy had a reduced rate of all-cause reoperations and operations for recurrent herniations compared to discectomy alone.

Conclusion

Use of a strutted intradiscal spacer following discectomy improves surgical outcomes following surgery for lumbar herniation versus discectomy alone.

SUBMITTER: Srour R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8131955 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature