Microsurgery Versus Standard Removal of the Herniated Lumbar Disc: A 3-year Comparison in 150 Cases
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The outcome of 150 patients with herniated lumbar disc treated by either microsurgical or standard discectomy were retrospectively reviewed after an average of 3 years. Both techniques provided satisfactory results, with 85 percent good or excellent outcome. Microsurgery gave less intraoperative bleeding, shorter hospitalization, and more rapid return to work. The main drawback was a higher recurrence rate of disc prolapse.Downloads
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1990-01-01
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Barrios, C., Ahmed, M., Arrótegui, J., Björnsson, A., & Gillström, P. (1990). Microsurgery Versus Standard Removal of the Herniated Lumbar Disc: A 3-year Comparison in 150 Cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 61(5), 399–403. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679008993549
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