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[Intradural rupture of an intervertebral disk]
L'Ateneo Parmense. Acta Bio-Medica : Organo Della Societa Di Medicina E Scienze Naturali Di Parma
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Ruptured lumbar discs rarely erode through the dura mater. This study reports two such rare cases among 1,078 surgically treated herniated discs, exploring contributing factors.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition.
- Erosion of disc fragments through the dura mater is a rare complication.
Observation:
- Two cases of lumbar disc herniation with dural erosion were identified.
- These occurred over an 8-year period (1970-1978) among 1,078 surgically treated herniated discs.
Findings:
- The incidence of dural erosion from lumbar disc herniation is low.
- Analysis of contributing factors to this rare complication is presented.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare dural complications in disc surgery.
- Contributes to the understanding of the pathophysiology of severe lumbar disc disease.