Protrusion of upper lumbar intervertebral discs (long term follow-up of operated cases).
Fifteen operated cases of upper lumbar disc prolapse have been reviewed. They were categorised under 4 types of clinical presentation. There was no clear correlation between the level of the prolapse, clinical presentation, and type of disc prolapse as observed at surgery. On long term follow-up 11 of the 15 (73%) cases had an excellent result and were leading a normal life. The result is poor in patients with severe paraplegia.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography