scholarly journals Posterior Dynamic Stabilization with Limited Rediscectomy for Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Lei Luo ◽  
Chen Zhao ◽  
Pei Li ◽  
Liehua Liu ◽  
Qiang Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Objective. Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (RLDH) is the most common cause of sciatica after primary discectomy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of transpedicular dynamic stabilization (TDS) combined with limited rediscectomy in the treatment of single-level RLDH. Methods. We retrospectively evaluated a consecutive series of 24 middle-aged patients who underwent TDS (Dynesys system) combined with limited rediscectomy (i.e., removing only extruded or loose disc fragments) for single-level Carragee type II and type IV RLDH between April 2012 and September 2017. Clinical results were evaluated with visual analog scale (VAS) for leg and low back pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores, and complications. Imaging data include lumbar segment motion and intervertebral height. Results. The mean follow-up period was 38 months. The VAS and ODI scores were significantly improved at the last follow-up. The average range of motion (ROM) at the stabilized segment was 6.4° before surgery and 4.2° at the last follow-up, with a 78.6% mean preservation ( P  < 0.05). Intervertebral height at the stabilized segment decreased slightly after surgery ( P  < 0.05). However, there was no further decline at the last follow-up. There were no cases of reherniation, screw loosening, or segmental instability. Conclusions. TDS combined with limited rediscectomy resulted in an effective procedure in middle-aged patients with Carragee type II and type IV RLDH. It was able to stabilize the operated segment with partial motion preservation. Moreover, it could maintain disc height and decrease the risk of recurrence in patients with a large posterior annular defect.

scholarly journals Analysis of the efficacy of ozone therapy on different types of lumbar disc herniation: a new guidance is coming? [abstract]

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenan Hao ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Qingle Zeng ◽  
Xiaofeng He
Keyword(s):  
Nucleus Pulposus ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Ozone Treatment ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Ring Type ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Fibre Ring

PURPOSE: To investigate the sub-types of lumbar disc herniation, compare efficacies of ozone treatment in various types of lumbar disc herniation and analyze the mechanisms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 250 patients (159 males, 91 females; age range: 14 - 85 years) diagnosed of lumbar disc herniation from January 2009 to Jun 2014 in Nanfang Hospital were enrolled. Disc Lesions, classified by Magnetic Resonance examinations and images when injecting ozone under Digital Subtraction Angiography, were divided into four types: type I: Non-prominent nucleus pulposus with ruptured fibre ring; type II: Prominent nucleus pulposus with ruptured fibre ring; type III: Non-prominent nucleus pulposus with Non-ruptured fibre ring; type IV: Prominent nucleus pulposus with Non-ruptured fibre ring. All patients underwent intradiscal and paravertebral injection of oxygen-ozone. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) weighted score was administered for the measurement of low back pain before treatment, and the evaluation of efficacy respectively at 1 week, 1 month, 6 month and 12 month follow-up period. RESULTS: Most of the patients (about 4/5) showed better response to ozone treatment. Herniated disc shrinkage was obtained among type II and IV. The type II had the most reduction of average score while the type III had the least. The proportion of patients who had once experienced pain relief at the follow up interval, namely the curative efficacy, showed significant difference: type I occupied the most, type IV occupied the least. CONCLUSION: Ozone treatment is effective and safe for all types of lumbar disc herniation, but efficacy varies according the types, of which type I has the best results and type IV has the worst ones.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effectiveness of surgical methods for the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: a cohort retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
M. N. Kravtsov ◽  
I. A. Kruglov ◽  
S. D. Mirzametov ◽  
A. S. Seleznev ◽  
N. P. Alekseyeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Disc Replacement ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Endoscopic Discectomy ◽  
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Objective. To compare the effectiveness of surgical methods for treating patients with recurrent lumbar disc herniation.Material and Methods. The sample consisted of 160 patients operated on in 2014–2019 for recurrent lumbar disc herniation by percutaneous endoscopic discectomy (Group 1), microsurgical discectomy (Group 2), single-level transforaminal interbody fusion (Group 3) and single-level total intervertebral disc replacement (Group 4). The effectiveness of surgical treatment was evaluated using the NRS-11, ODI, and MacNab questionnaires.Results. Assessment of the pain syndrome severity and the vital activity level of patients revealed significant (p < 0.05) differences in favor of total intervertebral disc replacement. Excellent and good outcomes after arthroplasty according to MacNab criteria were noted in all patients in this group. Similar outcomes were reported in 77.5 % (31/40) of patients in the TLIF group, in 75.1 % (24/32) of patients in the percutaneous endoscopic discectomy group and in 72.6 % (45/62) of patients in the microdiscectomy group. The operation time and length of hospital stay were shorter in the endoscopic and microsurgical discectomy groups (p < 0.001). However, the lower incidence of complications and reoperations was observed in groups of posterior interbody fusion and arthroplasty (p > 0.05).Conclusion. Arthroplasty with the M6-L implant expands the possibilities of surgery for recurrent lumbar disc herniation. Total intervertebral disc replacement and posterior interbody fusion for recurrent lumbar disc herniation are more effective in comparison with decompressive operations, which is reflected in the improvement of clinical treatment outcomes, reduction of perioperative complications and frequency of repeated interventions.

RECURRENT LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION AFTER SINGLE-LEVEL LUMBAR DISCECTOMY

Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 574-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giannina L. Garcés Ambrossi ◽  
Matthew J. McGirt ◽  
Daniel M. Sciubba ◽  
Timothy F. Witham ◽  
Jean-Paul Wolinsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Costs ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Recurrent Disc Herniation ◽  
Care Costs ◽  
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Abstract OBJECTIVE Same-level recurrent lumbar disc herniation complicates outcomes after primary discectomy in a subset of patients. The health care costs associated with the management of this complication are currently unknown. We set out to identify the incidence and health care cost of same-level recurrent disc herniation after single-level lumbar discectomy at our institution. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 156 consecutive patients undergoing primary single-level lumbar discectomy at one institution. The incidence of symptomatic same-level recurrent disc herniation either responding to conservative therapy or requiring revision discectomy was assessed. Institutional billing and accounting records were reviewed to determine the billing costs of all diagnostic and therapeutic measures used for patients experiencing recurrent disc herniation. RESULTS Twelve months after surgery, 141 patients were available for follow-up. Of these patients, 124 (88%) were symptom free or had minimal symptoms not affecting their daily activity. Radiographically proven symptomatic same-level recurrent disc herniation developed in 17 patients (12%) a median of 8 months after primary discectomy. Eleven patients (7%) required revision surgery, whereas 6 (3.9%) responded to conservative therapy alone. Diagnosis and management of recurrent disc herniation were associated with a mean cost of $26 593 per patient, and the mean cost was markedly less for patients responding to conservative treatment ($2315) compared with those requiring revision surgery ($39 836) (P &lt; 0.001). Of 141 primary lumbar discectomies performed at our institution with the patients followed for 1 year, the total cost associated with the management of subsequent recurrent disc herniation was $452 083 ($289 797 per 100 primary discectomies). CONCLUSION In our experience, recurrent lumbar disc herniation occurred in more than 10% of patients and was associated with substantial health care costs. Development of novel techniques to prevent recurrent lumbar disc herniation is warranted to decrease the health care costs and morbidity associated with this complication. Prolonged conservative management should be attempted when possible to reduce the health care costs of this complication.

Braking reaction time before and after surgery for patients with recurrent lumbar disc herniation

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Ricarda Lechner ◽  
David Putzer ◽  
Martin Krismer ◽  
Christian Haid ◽  
Alois Obwegeser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Recurrent Disc Herniation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

OBJECTIVEThe positive effect of primary lumbar disc surgery on braking reaction time (BRT) has already been shown. The authors investigated the effect of recurrent lumbar disc herniation surgery on BRT.METHODSTwenty-four patients (mean age 49.9 years) were investigated for BRT 1 day before surgery, postoperatively before hospital discharge, and 4 to 5 weeks after surgery. Thirty-one healthy subjects served as a control group.RESULTSSignificant improvement of BRT following surgery was found in all patients (p < 0.05). For patients with right-sided recurrent disc herniation, median BRT was 736 msec before surgery, 685 msec immediately postoperatively, and 662 msec at follow-up. For patients with left-sided recurrent disc herniation, median BRT was 674 msec preoperatively, 585 msec postoperatively, and 578 msec at follow-up. Control subjects had a median BRT of 487, which differed significantly from the patient BRTs at all 3 test times (p < 0.05).CONCLUSIONSA significant reduction in BRT in patients with recurrent disc herniation was found following lumbar disc revision surgery, indicating a positive impact of surgery. Due to the improvement in BRT observed immediately after surgery, we conclude that it is appropriate to recommend that patients keep driving after being discharged from the hospital.

Clinical Outcome of Full-endoscopic Interlaminar Discectomy for Single-level Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (20;3) ◽  
pp. E425-E430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Single Level

Background: Full-endoscopic interlaminar discectomy (FEID) is widely applied for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and satisfactory short-term outcomes have been achieved. However, the long-term evaluation for this technique is still lacking, especially the comparison between FEID and microendoscopic discectomy (MED). Objective: To evaluate the clinical outcome of FEID technique in comparison with MED for singlelevel LDH with a minimum of 5-year follow-up. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Inpatient surgery center. Methods: A total of 152 patients with single-level LDH located at either L4-L5 or L5-S1 who underwent either FEID or MED from August 2008 to April 2011 at our hospital were enrolled in this study. General parameters including operative time, length of hospital stay, mean time to return to work, complications, and recurrences were recorded. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS) for low back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional assessment, and modified MacNab criteria for patient satisfaction. Results: At the final follow-up, the VAS of leg and back pain decreased from 7.6 ± 1.6 and 3.1 ± 2.2 points preoperatively to 1.6 ± 1.2 and 1.7 ± 0.9 at the final follow-up, respectively (P < 0.05). The ODI score was 69.5% ± 10.5% preoperatively, and declined to 21.8% ± 7.0% at the final follow-up (P < 0.05). VAS, ODI, and modified MacNab criteria of the FEID group were improved compared to the control group though there were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups. Limitations: This was a retrospective study with a relatively small sample size. Additionally, this study contained only clinical outcomes, without long-term radiological outcomes. Conclusions: The application of FEID achieved similar satisfactory long-term clinical outcomes for the surgical treatment of LDH as MED. However, compared with MED, FEID exhibits advantages including less operation time, shorter hospital stay, and faster postoperative recovery. Key words: Lumbar disc herniation, full-endoscopic interlaminar discectomy, microendoscopic disectomy, long-term Pain Physician 2017

scholarly journals Microscopic extra-laminar sequestrectomy (MELS) for the treatment of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation: report of the surgical technique, patient selection, and clinical outcomes

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunxiao Wang ◽  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Xiaojie Tang ◽  
Haifei Cao ◽  
Qinyong Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Operation Duration ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background The area which located at the medial pedicle, posterior vertebral body and ventral hemilamina is defined as the hidden zone. Surgical management of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation (HZLDH) is technically challenging due to its difficult surgical exposure. The conventional interlaminar approach harbors the potential risk of post-surgical instability, while other approaches consist of complicated procedures with a steep learning curve and prolonged operation time. Objective To introduce microscopic extra-laminar sequestrectomy (MELS) technique for treatment of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation and present clinical outcomes. Methods Between Jan 2016 to Jan 2018, twenty one patients (13 males) with HZLDH were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent MELS (19 patients underwent sequestrectomy only, 2 patients underwent an additional inferior discectomy). The nerve root and fragment were visually exposed using MELS. The operation duration, blood loss, intra- and postoperative complications, and recurrences were recorded. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the modified MacNab criteria were used to evaluate clinical outcomes. Postoperative stability was evaluated both radiologically and clinically. Results The mean follow-up period was 20.95 ± 2.09 (18–24) months. The mean operation time was 32.43 ± 7.19 min and the mean blood loss was 25.52 ± 5.37 ml. All patients showed complete neurological symptom relief after surgery. The VAS and ODI score were significantly improved at the final follow-up compared to those before operation (7.88 ± 0.70 vs 0.10 ± 0.30, 59.24 ± 10.83 vs 11.29 ± 3.59, respectively, p < 0.05). Seventeen patients (81%) obtained an “excellent” outcome and the remaining four (19%) patients obtained a “good” outcome based the MacNab criteria. One patient suffered reherniation at the same level one year after the initial surgery and underwent a transforaminal endoscopic discectomy. No major complications and postoperative instability were observed. Conclusions Our observation suggest that MELS is safe and effective in the management of HZLDH. Due to its relative simplicity, it comprises a flat surgical learning curve and shorter operation duration, and overall results in reduced disturbance to lumbar stability.

scholarly journals Follow-up study of lumbar disc herniation.

1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Toyoko Asami ◽  
Hideo Watanabe ◽  
Minoru Saika ◽  
Kazuyuki Moriyama ◽  
Akihiko Asami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Follow Up Study
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