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 ISSN: 1524-4040 Standard No.: 10.1227/01.NEU.0000220078.90175.E6 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Adipose Tissue--anatomy & histologyAdultCicatrix--etiologyDiskectomy--adverse effectsEpidural Space--pathologyFemaleFibrosis--etiologyHumansIntervertebral Disc Displacement--surgeryLaminectomy--adverse effectsLigamentum Flavum--anatomy & histologyLumbar Vertebrae--anatomy & histologyMalePain, Postoperative--etiologyPostoperative Complications--etiologyProspective StudiesSpinal Canal--pathologySpinal Nerve Roots--injuriesTissue Adhesions--etiologyTreatment OutcomeWound Healing--physiology