J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1982 Jun;17(3):553-564. 10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.3.553.

Operative Indications Techniques and Complications of Lumbar Disc Surgery

• Chu JW

• KMID: 2457875
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.3.553

Abstract

With a short survey of the indications for operative treatment of lumbar disc herniations the operative techniques for conventional classical posterior approach were described. Description of the "micro"-approach with a help of an operating microscope, treatment of recurrence and the procedure in cases with a narrow spinal canal, an enlarged facet joint, a narrowed intervertebral foramen and a lateral recess syndrome was additionally given. Short subchapters dealed with anesthesia, operative position, postoperative treatment and complications along with review of literatures.

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Recurrence
Spinal Canal
Zygapophyseal Joint