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 < 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.

scholarly journals Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy versus microdiscectomy: an Indian rural experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1141
Author(s):  
Prakash U. Chavan ◽  
Mahendra Gudhe ◽  
Ashok Munde ◽  
Balaji Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Group I ◽  
Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The objective of the study was to compare surgical outcome of micro-discectomy with transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for single level lumbar disc herniation in Indian rural population.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Retrospective comparative study was designed during the period of October 2012 to June 2015, patients in the age group of 22-75 years with unremitting sciatica with/without back pain, and/or a neurological deficit that correlated with appropriate level and side of neural compression as revealed on MRI, with single level lumbar disc herniation who underwent either microdiscectomy or TPELD were included in the study. Patients were assessed on visual analogue scale (VAS) for back and leg pain, modified macnabs criteria, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Group I (MD) included 44 patients and Group II (TPELD) included 20 patients. Significant improvement was seen in claudication symptom post-operatively in both MD and TPELD. Mean operating time was significantly shorter in MD group (1.11 hrs vs. 1.32 hrs; p&lt;0.01). According to modified MacNab's criteria,<strong> </strong>outcome were excellent (81.8%), good (9.09%) and fair<strong> </strong>(9.09%) in MD. Similarly, in TPELD, 80%, 15% and 5% patients had excellent, good and fair outcome respectively. In both groups, no one had a poor outcome. Thus, overall success rate was 100% in the study.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> TPELD and MD have comparable post-operative outcome in most of the efficacy parameters in Indian rural patients undergoing treatment of single level lumbar disc herniation. Additionally, TPELD offers distinct advantages such as performed under local anaesthesia, preservation of structure, lesser post-operative pain and early mobilization and discharge from hospital.

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.

Long-term back pain after a single-level discectomy for radiculopathy: incidence and health care cost analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott L. Parker ◽  
Risheng Xu ◽  
Matthew J. McGirt ◽  
Timothy F. Witham ◽  
Donlin M. Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Health Care Costs ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Mechanical Back Pain ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Cost ◽  
Care Costs

Object The most common spinal procedure performed in the US is lumbar discectomy for disc herniation. Longterm disc degeneration and height loss occur in many patients after lumbar discectomy. The incidence of mechanical back pain following discectomy varies widely in the literature, and its associated health care costs are unknown. The authors set out to determine the incidence of and the health care costs associated with mechanical back pain attributed to segmental degeneration or instability at the level of a prior discectomy performed at their institution. Methods The authors retrospectively reviewed the data for 111 patients who underwent primary, single-level lumbar hemilaminotomy and discectomy for radiculopathy. All diagnostic modalities, conservative therapies, and operative treatments used for the management of postdiscectomy back pain were recorded. Institutional billing and accounting records were reviewed to determine the billed costs of all diagnostic and therapeutic measures. Results At a mean follow-up of 37.3 months after primary discectomy, 75 patients (68%) experienced minimal to no back pain, 26 (23%) had moderate back pain requiring conservative treatment only, and 10 (9%) suffered severe back pain that required a subsequent fusion surgery at the site of the primary discectomy. The mean cost per patient for conservative treatment alone was $4696. The mean cost per patient for operative treatment was $42,554. The estimated cost of treatment for mechanical back pain associated with postoperative same-level degeneration or instability was $493,383 per 100 cases of first-time, single-level lumbar discectomy ($4934 per primary discectomy). Conclusions Postoperative mechanical back pain associated with same-level degeneration is not uncommon in patients undergoing single-level lumbar discectomy and is associated with substantial health care costs.

Radiological predictors of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Michael Brooks ◽  
Ashraf Dower ◽  
Muhammad Fahmi Abdul Jalil ◽  
Saeed Kohan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Segmental Motion ◽  
Radiological Parameters ◽  
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

OBJECTIVELumbar discectomy for the management of lumbar radiculopathy is a commonly performed procedure with generally excellent patient outcomes. However, recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) remains one of the most common complications of the procedure, often necessitating repeat surgery. rLDH is known to be influenced by a variety of factors, and in this systematic review the authors aimed to explore the radiological predictors of recurrence.METHODSA systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to identify studies analyzing radiological predictors of recurrent herniation, both ipsilateral and contralateral. A search was conducted on Medline and EMBASE. Both retrospective and prospective comparative studies were included, measuring radiological parameters of lumbar discectomy patients. All factors were considered irrespective of imaging modality, and a meta-analysis of the data was performed in which 5 or more studies were identified analyzing the same parameter.RESULTSIn total, 1626 reported studies were screened, with 23 being included in this review, of which 13 were appropriate for meta-analysis. Three factors, namely disc height index, Modic changes, and sagittal range of motion, were determined to be significantly correlated with an increased rate of rLDH. Some variables were considered in only 1 or 2 different studies, and the authors have included a narrative review of these novel findings.CONCLUSIONSThe findings of associations between the radiological parameters and rLDH implicates the role of instability in the development of recurrence. Understanding the physiological factors associated with instability is important, because although early degenerative disc changes may predispose patients to herniation recurrence, more advanced degeneration likely reduces segmental motion and concurrently risk of recurrence.

scholarly journals Isolated Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction following Single Level Lumbar Discectomy : A Rare Observation

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
Moududul Haque ◽  
Mohammad Sujan Sharif ◽  
Nowshin Jahan ◽  
Abdullah Al Mahbub ◽  
Rajib Bhattacherjee
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Bladder Dysfunction ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Cauda Equina ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Bowel And Bladder Dysfunction

Cauda equina syndrome is reported as a complication in 0.2% - 1% following lumbar disc herniation . The pathophysiologic mechanism of this complication and its management is yet poorly understood. Though some factors has postulated in different studies. In this case, patient’s back pain and leg pain is satisfactorily improved with newly onset retention of urine followed by overflow incontinence and constipation after a single level lumbar discectomy. No abnormalities were seen on the postoperative imaging studies. This is a retrospective analysis of records and radiographs in a patient who developed acute bowel and bladder dysfunction after surgery for lumbar disc herniation. Bang. J Neurosurgery 2019; 9(1): 54-56

Early Outcomes: A Comparison between Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Open Lumbar Discectomy for Single-Level Lumbar Disc Herniation

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-128
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Morphine Consumption ◽  
Single Level ◽  
Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Objective: To compare early outcomes between biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) and open lumbar discectomy (OLD) for treating single-level lumbar disc herniation. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 80 cases of single-level lumbar disc herniation that underwent either BESS or OLD. The author compared the perioperative data between BESS and OLD, including operative time (OT), level, side, estimated blood loss (EBL), surgical drain output, hospital stay (HS), hospital costs, visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, morphine consumption, complication, and McNab’s satisfaction outcome. Results: Forty-three patients underwent BESS and 37 underwent OLD. There was 55% female and 45% male. The mean age was 37.8±9.5 years. The BESS group showed significantly (a) lower median morphine consumption than the OLD group (five mg versus nine mg, p<0.001), (b) lower postoperative pain (VAS) at 2-, 4-, 12-, 24-, 48- (p<0.001), and 72-hours post-surgery (p=0.017), and (c) shorter HS (4.8±2.9 days versus 7.4±4.6 days, p=0.003). McNab’s satisfaction outcome of a good or excellent result was comparable between BESS and OLD group (97.7% versus 86.5%, p=0.090). The BESS group, however, had a longer OT than the OLD group (100.4±28.5 versus 67.9±23.2 minutes, p<0.001), and had a higher hospital cost (1,256±360.9 USD versus 910.6±269.8 USD, p<0.001). Complications were not significantly different between the BESS and OLD groups. Conclusion: BESS for single-level lumbar discectomy had less postoperative pain for up to 72 hours, less opioid consumption, and shorter HS, but longer OT and higher hospital costs than OLD. Patient satisfaction outcomes were comparable between the two groups. Keywords: Biportal endoscopic spine surgery, Unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy, Open lumbar discectomy, Single-level lumbar disc herniation

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