Implantation of a bone-anchored annular closure device in conjunction with tubular minimally invasive discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective study

Implantation of a bone-anchored annular closure device in conjunction with tubular minimally invasive discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Minimally invasive techniques for lumbar discectomy have been recommended as superior to open techniques due to lower blood loss, lower rates of infection and shorter recovery. There are, however, concerns that this approach does not sufficiently remove the herniated nuclear mate...

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Main Authors: Frederic Martens, Geoffrey Lesage, Jeffrey M. Muir, Jonathan R. Stieber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Annular closure device
Limited discectomy
Lumbar disc herniation
Microscopic discectomy
Minimally invasive
Tubular retractor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2178-4

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