title: Some technical modifications of surgical treatment of lumbar disc lesions.
abstract: The author's experience in the surgical treatment of lumbar disc lesions is reported. The following technical devices have been adopted: -- curved unilateral incision into deep fascia --interlaminar space widening by chisels and gouges, avoiding the use of rongeurs -- sodium succinate methylprednisolone injection into dural sac. -- early ambulation (within the first 18 hours). Benefits obtained by these procedures are: -- earlier disappearance of pain -- remarkable reduction of stay in hospital -- earlier and more complete recovery.
mesh_terms: D004434:Early Ambulation; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D008775:Methylprednisolone