The Evaluation of Curative Effect and Safety Posteolateral Cervical Disc Herniation Discectomy Via Posterior Approach
- VernacularTitle:后外侧颈椎间盘突出症后入路髓核摘除术疗效与安全性评价
- Author:
Gang CHEN
;
Yong MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical intervertebral disc herniation;
Nucleus pulposus removal
- From:
Journal of Medical Research
2006;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the indication,safety and the validity of intervertebral discectomy via posterior approach.Methods There were 8 cases in our group.All received posterolateral intervertebral discectomy and nerve root decompression via posterior approach.The average follow-up period was 5.2 years.The improvement on pain and neurological signs were evaluated.Results Pain disappeared completely in 5 patients and significantly alleviated in the other 3.As to muscle strength and tendon jerk,we observed significant improvement in 6 patients and improvement in the other 2 patients.7 patients got back to their original work and 1 patient shifted to an easy job.No patient had complication.Conclusions Nucleus pulposus removal via posterior approach was a secure and effective one for posterolateral cervical intervertebral disc herniation.
