According to literature review results, recurrent lumbar disc herniation is the most common complication after primary open discectomy. The researchers, led by Joseph K. Lee, MD, New York-Presbyterian ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A single dose of methylene blue to coat the dura and surrounding areas can effectively reduce postoperative low ...

Background Lumbar disc herniation has a prevalence of up to 58% in the athletic population. Lumbar discectomy is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and disability in athletes. We ...

Lumbar disc herniation occurs when the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a weakening or a tear in the surrounding annulus fibrosus. Symptoms include pain in the back or leg, ...