According to literature review results, recurrent lumbar disc herniation is the most common complication after primary open discectomy. The researchers, led by Joseph K. Lee, MD, New York-Presbyterian ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A single dose of methylene blue to coat the dura and surrounding areas can effectively reduce postoperative low ...

Background Lumbar disc herniation has a prevalence of up to 58% in the athletic population. Lumbar discectomy is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and disability in athletes. We ...

Lumbar disc herniation occurs when the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a weakening or a tear in the surrounding annulus fibrosus. Symptoms include pain in the back or leg, ...

Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy aims to preserve bony structures and cause less damage to paravertebral muscles and ligaments than open discectomy, allowing a shorter hospital stay and ...