Microendoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Technical Note

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Mick J. Perez-Cruet · Rush University Medical Center

Kevin T. Foley · Murphy Oil Corporation (United States)

Robert E. Isaacs · Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Lauri Rice-Wyllie · Rush University Medical Center

Robin Wellington · Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Maurice M. Smith · Murphy Oil Corporation (United States)

Richard G. Fessler

Abstract

MED for lumbar herniated disc disease can be performed safely and effectively, resulting in a shortened hospital stay and faster return to work; however, there is a learning curve to this procedure.

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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Anesthesia and Pain Management

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Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 51, Issue suppl_2, pp. S2-129

DOI: 10.1097/00006123-200211002-00018

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