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Microendoscopic discectomy for prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc.

Alok Ranjan1, Rahul Lath

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. dralokranjan@vsnl.net

Neurology India
|June 29, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for lumbar disc prolapse. This study shows good to excellent outcomes in most patients, with a low complication rate.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Background:

  • Lumbar disc prolapse is a prevalent condition.
  • Microsurgical discectomy is the current standard surgical treatment.
  • Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) offers a minimally invasive alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the technique, outcomes, and complications of MED for prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of MED in a tertiary care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 107 patients with prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc.
  • Procedures performed using the METRx system for MED.
  • Outcomes assessed using the modified Macnab criteria.

Main Results:

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  • 107 patients underwent MED, with follow-up ranging from 2 to 40 months.
  • 76 patients (71%) reported excellent outcomes, and 22 (20.5%) reported good outcomes.
  • Complications were infrequent, including dural puncture, dural tear, wound infection, discitis, and recurrent disc prolapse.

Conclusions:

  • Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a safe and effective procedure.
  • MED provides favorable outcomes for patients with prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc.