Lateral recumbent position posterior approach microendoscopic discectomy for the treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
- VernacularTitle:侧卧位显微椎间盘镜治疗腰椎间盘突出症
- Author:
Qifeng GUO
;
Shifeng WEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lumbar vertebrae;
Intervertebral disc;
Microendoscopic;
Discectomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2000;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective In order to find the best methods for treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation through posterior approach microendoscopic discectomy. Methods The approach of operation by lamina arcus vertebrae space was used to remove ligamentum flavum not to removed lamina arcus vertebrae and other tissue in lateral recumbent position. Extraction of lumbar interverebral disc herniation was used in 113 cases. Results A follow-up study was performed after operation, ranged from 6 to 24 months with a mean duration of 12 months. According to Nakai standard, there were 107 cases scored "excellent" and 6 scored "good". Conclusion Microendoscopic discectomy by the approach of lamina arcus vertebrae space caused less injury and bleeding, and was safe for both surgery and anesthesia. It achieved successfully without affecting the spinal stability.
