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9137176

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
337
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-6-4
pubmed:abstractText
Although open laminotomy remains an acceptable and, at times, necessary method of treatment for herniated intervertebral discs, spinal stenosis, and various intracanal spinal disorders, arthroscopic disc surgery is emerging as an alternative method of treatment for contained and nonmigrated sequestered herniated discs. Successful performance of arthroscopic disc surgery requires technical skill and a learning curve. Prudent patient selection, adherence to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and avoidance of entry into the spinal canal when possible will reduce the incidence of perineural and intraneural fibrosis and will ensure a satisfactory outcome. Although the incidence of complications has been acceptable, a satisfactory outcome ranging from 75% to 87% has been reported after arthroscopic microdiscectomy. In contrast to nuclear debulking procedures, the objective imaging confirmation of decompression of the nerve root may be shown by immediate postoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0009-921X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
49-57
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Arthroscopic discectomy of the lumbar spine.
pubmed:affiliation
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review