Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Advancing insights into recurrent lumbar disc herniation: A comparative analysis of surgical approaches and a new classification. |
| Authors: |
Musa, Gerald1 (AUTHOR), Abakirov, Medetbek1 (AUTHOR), Chmutin, Gennady1 (AUTHOR), Mamyrbaev, Samat2 (AUTHOR), Ramirez, Manuel1 (AUTHOR), Sichizya, Kachinga3 (AUTHOR), Kim, Alexander4 (AUTHOR), Antonov, Gennady1 (AUTHOR), Chmutin, Egor1 (AUTHOR), Hovrin, Dmitri5 (AUTHOR), Slabov, Mihail5 (AUTHOR), Chaurasia, Bipin6 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine. Jan-Mar2024, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p66-72. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*HERNIA, *PATIENT selection, *COMPARATIVE studies, *VISUAL analog scale, *PATIENTS' attitudes |
| Abstract: |
Background: The management of recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) lacks a consensus. Consequently, the choice between repeat microdiscectomy (MD) without fusion, discectomy with fusion, or endoscopic discectomy without fusion typically hinges on the surgeon's expertise. This study conducts a comparative analysis of postoperative outcomes among these three techniques and proposes a straightforward classification system for rLDH aimed at optimizing management. Patients and Methods: We examined the patients treated for rLDH at our institution. Based on the presence of facet resection, Modic-2 changes, and segmental instability, they patients were categorized into three groups: Types I, II, and III rLDH managed by repeat MD without fusion, MD with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) (MD + TLIF), and transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (TFED), respectively. Results: A total of 127 patients were included: 52 underwent MD + TLIF, 50 underwent MD alone, and 25 underwent TFED. Recurrence rates were 20%, 12%, and 0% for MD alone, TFED, and MD + TLIF, respectively. A facetectomy exceeding 75% correlated with an 84.6% recurrence risk, while segmental instability correlated with a 100% recurrence rate. Modic-2 changes were identified in 86.7% and 100% of patients experiencing recurrence following MD and TFED, respectively. TFED exhibited the lowest risk of durotomy (4%), the shortest operative time (70.80 ± 16.5), the least blood loss (33.60 ± 8.1), and the most favorable Visual Analog Scale score, and Oswestry Disability Index quality of life assessment at 2 years. No statistically significant differences were observed in these parameters between MD alone and MD + TLIF. Based on this analysis, a novel classification system for recurrent disc herniation was proposed. Conclusion: In young patients without segmental instability, prior facetectomy, and Modic-2 changes, TFED was available should take precedence over repeat MD alone. However, for patients with segmental instability, MD + TLIF is recommended. The suggested classification system has the potential to enhance patient selection and overall outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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