A study on long-term effects of microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
- VernacularTitle:显微内镜治疗腰椎间盘突出症远期效果评价
- Author:
Yong DENG
;
Xiwei WU
;
Gongxun ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intervertebral disc herniation;
Microendoscopic discectomy;
Rehabilitation training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the long-term effects of microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 218 cases of lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion treated by microendoscopic discectomy. The Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scoring system for lumbar myelopathy was used to evaluate surgical outcomes for each patient. Results All the patients were followed for more than 3 years postoperatively. Excellent outcomes were achieved in 121 cases, good in 80 cases, fair in 16, and poor in 1, the rate of excellent or good outcomes being 92.2% (201/218) . Conclusions Microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation has definitive long-term effects. Skillful surgical performance and proper postoperative rehabilitation training are crucial to good surgical outcomes.
