A new technique of prosthetic disc nucleus replacement to treat lumbar disc herniation / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

This article introduces a new technology of prosthetic disc nucleus replacement to treat lumbar disc herniation. The preliminary clinic experience, short time following ups, indications, contraindications, size and method of the technique were discussed. It was noted that some patients had short but heavy lumbago after the operation but the pain was relieved after oral medication. It will be a trend in the future spine surgery to restore the functions of spine unit. The prosthetic disc nucleus is a good choice before a total disc prosthesis replacing or spine fusion.