Rates of Postoperative Complications and Approach-related Neurological Symptoms After L4-L5 Lateral Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion Compared With Upper Lumbar Levels.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001367
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE To compare the likelihood of approach-related complications for patients undergoing single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) at L4-L5 to those undergoing the procedure at upper lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; interbody fusion; approach related; compared upper ... See more keywords
Two-level percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for highly migrated upper lumbar disc herniation: A case report.
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i1.168
Abstract: BACKGROUND The technique of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) as a transforaminal approach has been used to treat highly migrated lower lumbar disc herniations. However, due to the different anatomic characteristics of the upper lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: migrated upper; upper lumbar; lumbar; highly migrated ... See more keywords
Treatment of Upper Lumbar Disc Herniation with a Transforaminal Endoscopic Technique
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.893122
Abstract: Background To investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy (PETD) in the treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods Twenty-two patients, 14 males and 8 females with ages ranging from 23 to… read more here.
Keywords: upper lumbar; lumbar disc; operation; treatment upper ... See more keywords
Clinical and surgical outcomes of upper lumbar disc herniations: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.3906/sag-1604-113
Abstract: Background/aim: Upper lumbar disc herniation (LDH), generally involving L1?L2 and L2?L3 level herniation, is less common than lower LDH and, in this retrospective study, the clinical and radiological findings of patients who suffered from upper… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar disc; upper lumbar; study; disc ... See more keywords