Extra-foraminal microscopic assisted percutaneous nucleotomy for foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations

BackgroundForaminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations are uncommon. The main presentation is radicular pain related to the exiting nerve root at the affected level. Different approaches for surgical intervention have been described.PurposeTo evaluate the clinical outcome, complications recurrence and reoperation rate of extraforaminal microscopic assisted percutaneous nucleotomy with literature review focusing on complications and recurrence rateStudy DesignProspective cohort study done in a high flow spine center in GermanyPatient SampleBetween October 2012 and October 2015, 76 patients (35 females and 41 males) with foraminal or extraforaminal lumbar disc prolapse were operated upon.

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