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 ...

An experimental study of lumbar intervertebral disc transplant in a canine model was reported by Frick and colleagues. [37] Eight dogs underwent a procedure in which the L2-L3 and L4-L5 discs were ...

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 — ...

This section describes safety outcomes from the published literature that the Committee considered as part of the evidence about this procedure. For more detailed information on the evidence, see the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed lumbar microdiscectomy with a bone-anchored annular closure device for treatment of ...

Background The optimal components of postoperative exercise programmes following single-level lumbar discectomy have not been identified. Facilitating lumbar multifidus (LM) function after discectomy ...