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Ovine Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model Utilizing a Lateral Retroperitoneal Drill Bit Injury
Published on: May 25, 2017
Juvenile lumbar discs
Summary
Surgery for herniated lumbar discs in adolescents (ages 10-18) yielded excellent results in 95% of cases. Traumatic injury was linked to free disc rupture, with low recurrence rates.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Herniated lumbar discs are a significant cause of back pain in adolescents.
- Adolescent disc herniation presents unique challenges compared to adult cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate surgical outcomes for herniated lumbar discs in patients aged 10-18 years.
- To identify factors associated with disc rupture and recurrence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 102 adolescent patients (ages 10-18) who underwent surgery for lumbar disc herniation.
- Assessment of patient demographics, etiology, surgical findings, and postoperative outcomes.
Main Results:
- Excellent surgical outcomes were achieved in 95% of cases.
- A significant association was observed between traumatic etiology and free disc rupture.
- Disc material extruded outside the annulus fibrosus occurred in over half of the patients.
- Recurrence at the same spinal level was less than 3%.
Conclusions:
- Surgical excision of herniated lumbar discs in adolescents is highly effective with excellent outcomes.
- Trauma is a key factor in adolescent disc herniation, often involving free disc rupture.
- Adolescent lumbar disc herniation surgery demonstrates a low risk of recurrence.
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