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[Follow-up results after lumbar renucleotomy]
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Reoperation for recurrent lumbar disc prolapse yields high patient satisfaction (over 80%) and good functional outcomes for many, though some require vocational rehabilitation or face disablement.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Context:
- Recurrent lumbar disc prolapse presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Reoperation is often considered for persistent or recurrent symptoms.
- Evaluating outcomes of revision surgery is crucial for patient management.
Purpose:
- To report the outcomes of reoperations for recurrent lumbar disc prolapse.
- To assess patient satisfaction and functional recovery after revision surgery.
- To determine the recurrence rate and long-term disability following reoperation.
Summary:
- Ninety-seven reoperations were performed on ninety-one patients for recurrent lumbar disc prolapse.
- The overall recurrence rate in this series was 6.5%.
- Over 80% of surveyed patients reported satisfaction with the reoperation results, with 66% returning to their previous occupation.
Impact:
- Reoperation for recurrent lumbar disc prolapse demonstrates a high level of patient satisfaction.
- A majority of patients regain functional capacity, but a notable percentage require vocational support or experience permanent disablement.
- These findings inform surgical decision-making and patient counseling for recurrent disc herniation.