(HealthDay)—The presence of retrolisthesis in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for a lumbar disc herniation may result in significantly worse lower back pain and physical function over four ...

Introduction: Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) can be performed using either the transforaminal (TELD) or interlaminar (IELD) approach. Although both techniques are widely used, the optimal ...

A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques. It utilizes two independent portals — ...

Neurosurgeon to the Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital and Departments of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore and Dalcross Private Hospitals, Sydney, Australia Centre for Health, Exercise ...

Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy aims to preserve bony structures and cause less damage to paravertebral muscles and ligaments than open discectomy, allowing a shorter hospital stay and ...

I am suffering from a problem of slipped disc since the last 5 years at L5-S1 level. I was doing well, but the pain has again become acute since the last 6 months. I am following a routine of ...

Minimally invasive approaches to lumbar disc herniation have transformed the management of radicular pain and neurological deficits by reducing soft-tissue trauma, preserving spinal stability and ...

Advanced endoscopic techniques are changing the way some spine procedures are performed. Explore how minimally invasive approaches may affect surgical access, recovery, hospital stays and the patient ...

Review Compares Surgeries for Sciatica Due to Herniated Disc The presence of retrolisthesis in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for a lumbar disc herniation may result in significantly worse ...