100 consecutive patients operated on for sciatica pain. Microsurgical discectomy between April 1984 and February 1985 were evaluated retrospectively. This paper gives preoperalive clinical data, endre- sults of surgery, rate of complications and true recurrent herniations.
The results were good, both soon after operation and at later follow-up (between 1 and 3 years). Complete or significant pain relief was achieved in 92% of patients; %93 were able to return to their normal physical activities. The frequency of complications was significantly low.
Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | January 1, 1991 |
Published in Issue | Year 1991 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |