Clinical and Radiological Findings of Nerve Root Herniation after Discectomy of Lumbar Disc Herniation

The authors report 2 cases of nerve root herniation after discectomy of a large lumbar disc herniation caused by an unrecognized dural tear. Patients complained of the abrupt onset of radiating pain after lumbar discectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed cerebrospinal fluid signal in the disc space and nerve root displacement into the disc space. Symptoms improved after the herniated nerve root was repositioned. Clinical symptoms and suggestive radiologic image findings are important for early diagnosis and treatment.

Treatment of lumbar disc heniation with limited spinal stenosis by microendoscopy discectomy / 中国微创外科杂志

0 05). Conclusions Microendoscopy discectomy via laminoctomy has advantages of less trauma and quicker recovery.It is safe and effective in the treatment of lumbar disc heniation with limited spinal stenosis.