Factors associated with lumbar disc hernia recurrence after microdiscectomy

Conclusion In our series we found that the higher rate of disc height, the percentage of spinal canal occupied by the hernia and degenerative facet joint changes were associated with hernia recurrence.

Source: Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia - November 21, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research