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Ayhan Kanat1, Ugur Yazar2, Bulent Ozdemir1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|May 10, 2017
Summary
This study found that lumbar disc herniations are more common on the left side. This asymmetric distribution may influence the development and surgical treatment of herniated lumbar discs.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Lumbar disc herniations are a common condition.
- Trunk muscle asymmetry's role in lumbar disc herniation is not well understood.
- Previous research has not quantitatively assessed operated side distribution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the laterality of lumbar disc herniation surgery.
- To analyze the operated sides of herniated lumbar discs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data.
- Inclusion of patients who underwent surgery for lumbar disc herniation between January 2007 and March 2009.
- Focus on the side of discectomy.
Main Results:
- Discectomy was performed on the left side in 53% of cases.
- Discectomy was performed on the right side in 40% of cases.
- A statistically significant difference in operated side distribution was observed.
Conclusions:
- Asymmetric distribution of lumbar disc herniations is evident.
- This asymmetry may play a role in the development of lumbar disc herniations.
- Understanding laterality is important for surgical treatment strategies.
