The clinical application of microendoscopic discectomy via spinal posterior access in the treatment of lumber disc herniation / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the clinical effects and application value of microendoscopic discectomy via spinal posterior access in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Methods Microendoscopic intervertebral space discectomy was performed for 152 patients with prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. The follow-up of clinical effects was carried out. Results 113 patients were followed up for 3 to 19 months. By Macnab standards, the rusult was excellent in 86 patients, good in 21, fair in 4, and poor in 2. The excellent and good rate was 94.6%. Conclusion Microendoscopic discectomy is an ideal method to treat lumbar disc herniation if the indications are suitable, for it is minimally invasive, and provides rapid postoperative recovery, good operation safety, as well as reliable effects.