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Surgical disc excision

N Kahanovitz1

  • 1National Spine Center, Anderson Clinic, Arlington, Virginia.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Limited surgical discectomy is a predictable and successful procedure for athletes, enabling a quick return to preinjury status. Proper patient selection ensures reliable return to athletic activities compared to other surgical options.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Athletes require surgical options that facilitate a rapid return to sport.
  • Disc herniation is a common cause of debilitating pain and functional loss in athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of limited surgical discectomy in athletes.
  • To compare the outcomes of limited surgical discectomy with alternative surgical procedures for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of outcomes for athletes undergoing limited surgical discectomy.
  • Comparative analysis of return-to-sport rates and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Limited surgical discectomy demonstrates high success rates for athletes.
  • Patients experience a relatively quick return to their preinjury functional level.

Conclusions:

  • Limited surgical discectomy is a reliable and effective surgical option for athletes with disc herniation.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for optimizing outcomes and ensuring a successful return to athletic endeavors.

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