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Microendoscopic and open discectomy effective in treating lumbar disc herniation
March 2014
Microendoscopic and open discectomy effective in treating lumbar disc herniation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Microendoscopic versus open discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a prospective randomised study
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2011 Apr;19(1):30-4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Garg discusses differences between microendoscopic discectomy versus open discectomy.
Synopsis
112 patients with a single-level disc herniation were randomized to undergo either microendoscopic discectomy or open (fenestration/laminotomy) discectomy either posterior lumbar interbody fusion or posterolateral fusion, to compare the safety and efficacy of the treatment methods. Following radiographic and clinical evaluations over a 12 month period, the results indicated that radicular pain was...
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