Gerald Musa, Medetbek Dzhumabekovich Abakirov, Gennady E Chmutin, Samat Temirbekovich Mamyrbaev, Manuel De Jesus Encarnacion Ramirez, Kachinga Sichizya, Alexander V Kim, Gennady I Antonov, Egor G Chmutin, Dmitri V Hovrin, Mihail V Slabov, Bipin Chaurasia
BACKGROUND: The management of recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) lacks a consensus. Consequently, the choice between repeat microdiscectomy (MD) without fusion, discectomy with fusion, or endoscopic discectomy without fusion typically hinges on the surgeon's expertise. This study conducts a comparative analysis of postoperative outcomes among these three techniques and proposes a straightforward classification system for rLDH aimed at optimizing management. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We examined the patients treated for rLDH at our institution...
2024: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine