ABSTRACT
Objective:
Lumbar disc herniation is a common indication for surgical treatment of the spine. Open microdiscectomy is the gold standard. New surgical techniques have emerged, such as spinal endoscopy. We compared and evaluated two endoscopic techniques: the transforaminal and the interlaminar.
Methods:
Fifty-five patients underwent endoscopic technique and were assessed by VAS and ODI in the preoperative period, and in the first and sixth month after the procedure.
Results:
We had 89.1% of good results and 10.9% of complications.
Conclusion:
We conclude that endoscopic techniques are safe and effective for the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
Keywords:
Spine; Intervertebral disc displacement; Endoscopy
