Clinical results of reoperation for recurrent lumbar disc herniation / 重庆医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore the clinical results of the operation of posterior decompression,vertebral interbody fusion with cage and transpedicular screw fixation for the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation.Methods:51 cases treated with the operation of posterior decompression,vertebral interbody fusion with cage and transpedicular screw fixation were reviewed retrospectively.The results were evaluated with Japanese Orthopedic Association score.Results:The average operative time was 160 minutes and the average blood volumn was 580 ml.51 cases were followed for an averge period of 3 years.There was a significant increase of JOA score in the latest follow-up(P