Microendoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Study of 100 Cases

Microendoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Prospective Study of 100 Cases

Evaluate the outcome of micro endoscopic discectomy (MED) by tubular retractors on safety and efficacy of the technique.

Evaluate the outcome of micro endoscopic discectomy (MED) by tubular retractors on safety and efficacy of the technique.Patients who underwent surgery for herniated disc using the tubular retractors. The results were evaluated by using VAS (Visual Analog Scale 0-5) for back and leg pain and ODI (Oswestry Disability Index). Patients were followed up at intervals of 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2 years after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with at least 6 weeks of conservative treatment with positive nerve root tension signs, radicular pain
• Patients are diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation by MRI
• Patients who underwent surgery for herniated disc using the tubular retractor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with large central disc herniation, chronic discogenic pain, discitis, multi-level disease, presence of instability or history of lumbar surgery