Comparison of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Open Lumbar Microdiscectomy for Recurrent Disc Herniation

2009187 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Dong Yeob Lee · Wooridul Hospital

Chan Shik Shim · Wooridul Hospital

Yong Ahn · Wooridul Hospital

Young‐Geun Choi · Wooridul Hospital

Ho Jin Kim · Wooridul Hospital

Sang‐Ho Lee · Wooridul Hospital

Abstract

Both PELD and repeated OLM showed favorable outcomes for recurrent disc herniation, but PELD had advantages in terms of shorter operating time, hospital stay, and disc height preservation.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

Volume 46, Issue 6, pp. 515-515

DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.6.515

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