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Surgical treatment of elderly far lateral lumbar disc herniation via Quadrant channel system under the Wiltse approach
Cai Zhongxu, Ma Xiaochun, Qi Guobao, Yu Xuezhong
Published 2015-11-05
Cite as Chin J Postgrad Med, 2015,38(11): 816-819. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4904.2015.11.011
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of the elderly far lateral lumbar disc herniation via Quadrant channel system under the Wiltse approach.
MethodsThirty-three elderly patients suffering from far lateral lumbar disc herniation were treated by surgery, among whom 18 patients were treated by Quadrant minimally invasive channel system (Quadrant group), and 13 patients were treated by percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED group). The patients were followed up for 12 months, and the operation time, blood loss and length of incision were investigated. The JOA scores were compared preoperatively and postoperatively.
ResultsThe patients in two groups were followed up for 24 months, except 1 patient withdrew in Quadrant group. The incision length and blood loss in PTED group were superior to those in the Quadrant group: 2.0-2.5 cm vs. 0.7 cm, (46.50±15.20) ml vs.(23.87±6.58) ml, P<0.01, but the operation time in PTED group was longer than that in Quadrant group: (77.17±8.71) min vs. (63.20±10.87) min, P<0.01.The two groups had achieved good curative effect, while JOA score in PTED group was superior to the Quadrant group 1 week after operation (P<0.05), but in 3 month and 12 month two groups had no significant difference (P>0.05).
ConclusionSurgical treatment on elderly far lateral lumbar disc herniation via quadrant channel under wiltse approach is an effective method, and can achieve similar effect with PTED.
Key words:
Elderly; Far lateral lumbar disc herniation; Percutaneous transformational endoscopy
Contributor Information
Cai Zhongxu
Department of Spinal Surgery, People's Hospital of Dongying, Shandong Dongying 257091, China
Ma Xiaochun
Qi Guobao
Yu Xuezhong