The Importance of Preserving Disc Structure in Surgical Approaches to Lumbar Disc Herniation

1996137 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Joji Mochida · Tokai University

Kazuhiro Nishimura · Tokai University

Takeshi Nomura · Tokai University

Eiren Toh · Tokai University

Masahiro Chiba · Tokai University

Abstract

Preserving the nucleus pulposus during the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation in patients younger than 40 years of age resulted in better radiographic and clinical results.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spinal Hematomas and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 13, pp. 1556-1563

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199607010-00014

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