Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF RISK FACTORS AND PROGNOSIS OF SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR LUMBAR DISK HERNIATION
Dr.P.Rajesh , Dr.Pundarikakshiah , Dr.P.Nagaraja , Dr.G.Ram Balaji Naik
JCDR. 2023: 498-501
Abstract
Introduction: Surgery for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) has shown some of the most promising results; yet, it is fraught with difficulties. One of the consequences of primary surgery is recurrent disc herniation. In the literature, the reported incidence of recurrent disc herniation ranges from 0.5% to 23%. Several studies have identified both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Although many surgical treatment approaches have been used to treat recurrent disc herniation, there is significant variation among surgeons.
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