Preserving the ligamentum flavum in lumbar discectomy: a new technique that prevents scar tissue formation in the first 6 months postsurgery.

Ozer, Ali F

Preserving the ligamentum flavum in lumbar discectomy: a new technique that prevents scar tissue formation in the first 6 months postsurgery. [electronic resource] - Neurosurgery Jul 2006 - ONS126-33; discussion ONS126-33 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

1524-4040

10.1227/01.NEU.0000220078.90175.E6 doi


Adipose Tissue--anatomy & histology
Adult
Cicatrix--etiology
Diskectomy--adverse effects
Epidural Space--pathology
Female
Fibrosis--etiology
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement--surgery
Laminectomy--adverse effects
Ligamentum Flavum--anatomy & histology
Lumbar Vertebrae--anatomy & histology
Male
Pain, Postoperative--etiology
Postoperative Complications--etiology
Prospective Studies
Spinal Canal--pathology
Spinal Nerve Roots--injuries
Tissue Adhesions--etiology
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing--physiology