Clinical effect of TESSYS technique of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy for atypical lumbar disc herniation

VernacularTitle:单通道经椎间孔途径经皮椎间孔镜技术治疗不典型腰椎间盘突出症的疗效
Author: Dingwen HE ; Weicai CHEN ; Qiangqiang WEI ; Xigao CHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Intervertebral disk displacement; The TESSYS technique,atypical; Clinical effect
From: The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(8):1288-1291
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effect of transforaminal endoscopic surgical system (TESSYS) technique for atypical lumbar disc herniation. Methods Eighteen patients with atypical lumbar disc herniation underwent TESSYS technique under local anesthesia. Numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate the sciatica and/or back pain. The outcomes were evaluated by Oswestry disability index (ODI) and the Macnab score. Results The postoperative NRS scales were significantly lower than preoperative one (P<0.01). The postoperative ODI was lower than preoperative one (P < 0.05). Good rate of modified Macnab criteria was 88.89%. One patient occurred right hip pain and disappeared after partial closure. one patient turned to open surgery at 1 week. Conclusion The TESSYS technique was an effective method for atypical lumbar disc herniation. It has satisfactory clinical effect which is worthy of spreading for clinical application.