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Extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation at two contiguous intervertebral levels

H Baba1, Y Maezawa, N Furusawa

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukui Medical School, Japan.

Spinal Cord
|December 10, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study details two rare cases of simultaneous extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation at adjacent levels. Surgical decompression provided complete and safe relief for compressed nerves.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation is a less common cause of radiculopathy.
  • Simultaneous herniation at adjacent levels is exceptionally rare.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective surgical planning.