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Automated percutaneous lumbar diskectomy.

G Onik1, C A Helms

  • 1Department of Radiology, Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Automated percutaneous lumbar diskectomy is a growing treatment for herniated lumbar discs. This review covers its development, patient selection, technique, and efficacy compared to other treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Herniated lumbar discs are a common cause of low back pain.
  • Traditional surgical and non-surgical treatments have limitations.
  • Automated percutaneous lumbar diskectomy (APLD) offers a minimally invasive alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development of APLD.
  • To outline patient selection criteria for APLD.
  • To describe the APLD technique and its efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of APLD development and application.
  • Analysis of patient selection protocols.
  • Evaluation of procedural techniques.
  • Comparison of APLD efficacy with alternative treatments.

Main Results:

  • Over 3000 physicians trained globally.
  • More than 40,000 APLD procedures performed worldwide.
  • Review details the technique, patient selection, and comparative efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • APLD is an increasingly utilized procedure for herniated lumbar discs.
  • Understanding the technique and patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Further research may elucidate APLD's long-term efficacy and role in spine care.

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