ISSN:
1432-0932
Keywords:
Micro-disc surgery
;
Prolapse surgery
;
Lumbar disc surgery
;
Microscope
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Though many conservative and intradiscal therapies for lumbar dise herniation have been developed, open disc surgery is still necessary. To prevent postoperative epidural scar formation, which is responsible for postdiscotomy syndrome (failed back syndrome), a small approach is recommended. Microdiscotomy requires special instrumentation and training for the surgeon, otherwise problems occur such as exploration at the wrong level and dural tears. Surgeons should always use the procedure they are familiar with.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00278914
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