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Barricaid annular closure device reduces reherniation rate after discectomy for lumbar herniation
January 2019
Barricaid annular closure device reduces reherniation rate after discectomy for lumbar herniation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Annular closure in lumbar microdiscectomy for prevention of reherniation: a randomized clinical trial
Spine J. 2018 Dec;18(12):2278-2287. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.05.003Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
554 patients with a lumbar disc herniation, large annular defect, and scheduled for lumbar discectomy were randomized to the surgery with or without additional intervention using an annular closure device (Barricaid; Intrinsic Therapeutics). Patients were followed primary for the incidence of re-herniation and composite endpoints of success over the first 2 years after surgery. Results demonstrate...
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