Management of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation with lateral recess stenosis by microendoscopic discectomy: a report of 79 cases
- VernacularTitle:椎间盘镜治疗腰椎间盘突出症伴侧隐窝狭窄的79例疗效分析
- Author:
Changqing LI
;
Yue ZHOU
;
Gang LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lumbar intervertebral disc herniation;
lateral recess stenosis;
MEDⅡ
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(18):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To review the preliminary experience on managing the patients suffering from lumbar disc herniation with lateral recess stenosis by microedoscopic discectomy.Methods A total of 79 patients affected with lumbar disc herniation with lateral recess stenosis were treated by MEDⅡ in our hospital from Jan 2002 to Sep 2004.Results All patients were discharged within 7 d postoperatively and no complications occurred.The average duration of follow-up was 12.3 months and the successful clinical outcome was 99%.Conclusion Microendoscopic discectomy is a minimum invasive procedure.The successful clinical outcome could be achieved in properly selected patients.The microendoscopic discectomy is an effective procedure in managing lumbar intervertebral disc herniation with lateral recess stenosis.
