The technique of small incision for treating protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To research the clinical application in operation of small incision to treat the protrusion of lumbar intervertebral discs.Methods 36 cases with the protrusion of lumbar intervertebral discs in diferent inter- vertebral space were treated with operation of small incision.Results All cases were followed up for four months to three years.According to Maenab criteria,the outcomes were excellent in 23 cases,good in 9 cases,fair in 3 cases, and excellent and good rate were 91.7 %.Conclusion The method of small incision technique was a very promising way to treat the protrusion of lumbar intervertebral discs with less trauma,quicker recovery,better results and mini- mal damage to spinal structure.