Focus issue on lumbar disc herniation: macro- and microdiscectomy.

Title

Focus issue on lumbar disc herniation: macro- and microdiscectomy.

Creator

McCulloch J A

Publisher

Spine

Date

1996
1996-12

Description

This paper is based on a review, analysis, and discussion of the extensive literature on indications, technique, and complications of discectomy (macro and micro) for lumbar disc herniation. Outcomes for lumbar discectomy for disc herniation depend on patient selection. Short-term results of discectomy are excellent when there is agreement between the clinical presentation and imaging studies. Long-term results of surgery are only slightly better than conservative measures and the natural history of a lumbar disc herniation. A review of the literature reveals success rates for lumbar discectomy ranging from 80-96%. The outcome of lumbar discectomy does not appear to be affected by the use of a microscope and depends more on patient selection than on surgical technique.

Subject

Adolescent; Adult; Diskectomy/*methods; Humans; Intervertebral Disc Displacement/*surgery; Lumbar Vertebrae/*pathology; Microsurgery/*methods; Middle Aged; Sciatica/etiology/therapy; Treatment Outcome

Rights

Article information provided for research and reference use only. All rights are retained by the journal listed under publisher and/or the creator(s).

Pages

45S–56S

Issue

24

Volume

21

Citation

McCulloch J A, “Focus issue on lumbar disc herniation: macro- and microdiscectomy.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed March 28, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/4273.