A Study on microendoscopic discectomy system in the treatment to lumbar disc herniation
- VernacularTitle:显微内镜治疗腰椎间盘突出症
- Author:
Ming LI
;
Qiang CHEN
;
Dawei HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
intervertebral disk displacement discectomy endoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the second generation micro-endoscopic discectomy (MED) system in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Methods Eighty-five patients with single or double level lumbar disc herniation were treated with MED under epidural anesthesia from May 2000 to October 2001.Single disc herniation was in 72 cases, double disc herniation in 13 cases; lateral recess stenosis in 15 cases. Results The average following-up period was 14 months and the successful therapeutic results achieved 92 9%(79/85). the patients were allowed to walk 3 d and discharged 3～5 d after operation. The length of incision was only 1.6 cm. Conclusions MED has short-term satisfactory therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The suitable indication and precise technique are the key for the operation.
