Clinical Outcomes After Microendoscopic Discectomy for Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Retrospective review of consecutive case series.To assess the safety and efficacy of the microendoscopic approach for treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation.The standard surgical approach for the treatment of recurrent disc herniation uses an open technique with a wide exposure. Many would consider a minimally invasive approach such as microendoscopic discectomy (MED) to be contraindicated in the setting of recurrent disc...