Some technical modifications of surgical treatment of lumbar disc lesions

The author's experience in the surgical treatment of lumbar disc lesions is reported. The following technical devices have been adopted: -- curved unilateral incision into deep fascia --interlaminar space widening by chisels and gouges, avoiding the use of rongeurs -- sodium succinate methylprednisolone injection into dural sac. -- early ambulation (within the first 18 hours). Benefits obtained by these procedures are: -- earlier disappearance of pain -- remarkable reduction of stay in hospital -- earlier and more complete recovery.