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Ligament Flavum Preservation Reduces Epidural Fibrosis During Microdiscectomy of Herniated Disc
November 2020
Ligament Flavum Preservation Reduces Epidural Fibrosis During Microdiscectomy of Herniated Disc
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Dose preservation of ligament flavum really help prevent postoperative epidural fibrosis and improve outcome in microdiscectomy?
J Clin Neurosci. 2020 Oct;80:331-335.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred and fifty-one patients with lumbar disc herniation scheduled for a lumbar microdiscectomy were randomized to receive ligament flavum preservation or resection during the procedure for the prevention of epidural fibrosis. Outcomes of interest included epidural fibrosis grade, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), blood loss, and operative time. Epidur...
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