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Microdiscectomy improves clinical outcome compared to open surgery for slipped lumbar disc
November 2014
Microdiscectomy improves clinical outcome compared to open surgery for slipped lumbar disc
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgical technique and effectiveness of microendoscopic discectomy for large uncontained lumbar disc herniations: a prospective, randomized, controlled study with 8 years of follow-up
Eur Spine J. 2014 Sep;23(9):1992-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
200 patients with large uncontained lumbar disc herniation were randomized to either open (OPEN) or microendoscopic discectomy (MED). The purpose was to compare clinical outcomes of both techniques over an 8 year period. Clinical measures included the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for leg and back pain, as well as the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). After 8 years, NRS leg and back pain were lower ...
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