Expert review with meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized controlled studies of Barricaid annular closure in patients at high risk for lumbar disc reherniation
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2020.1745061
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Patients with lumbar disc herniation and associated sciatica are often referred for lumbar discectomy. The surgical defect in the annulus fibrosus is typically left unrepaired after lumbar discectomy. Patients with large postsurgical annular… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar discectomy; high risk; risk; annular closure ... See more keywords
Predictors of Treatment Success Following Limited Discectomy With Annular Closure for Lumbar Disc Herniation
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DOI: 10.14444/7005
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Previous studies have demonstrated bone-anchored annular closure to significantly reduce reherniation and reoperation rates after lumbar discectomy in patients with large annular defects. It is important to identify the prognostic factors that may… read more here.
Keywords: treatment success; treatment; success; annular closure ... See more keywords
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation: Annular Closure Devices and Key Design Requirements
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9020047
Abstract: Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common degenerative spinal conditions resulting in lower back pain and sciatica. Surgical treatment options include microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, total disc replacement, and other minimally invasive approaches. At… read more here.
Keywords: closure; annular closure; disc herniation; design ... See more keywords