title: A novel approach to the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniations: indications of simple discectomy and posterior transpedicular dynamic stabilization based on carragee classification.
abstract: Surgery of lumbar disc herniation is still a problem since Mixter and Barr. Main trouble is dissatisfaction after the operation. Today there is a debate on surgical or conservative treatment despite spending great effort to provide patients with satisfaction. The main problem is segmental instability, and the minimally invasive approach via microscope or endoscope is not necessarily appropriate solution for all cases. Microsurgery or endoscopy would be appropriate for the treatment of Carragee type I and type III herniations. On the other hand in Carragee type II and type IV herniations that are prone to develop recurrent disc herniation and segmental instability, the minimal invasive techniques might be insufficient to achieve satisfactory results. The posterior transpedicular dynamic stabilization method might be a good solution to prevent or diminish the recurrent disc herniation and development of segmental instability. In this study we present our experience in the surgical treatment of disc herniations.
authors: Neurosurgery Department, Koç University School of Medicine, Rumelifeneri Yolu Sarıyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey.
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authors: AF
authors: Ozer
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authors: F
authors: Keskin
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authors: Oktenoglu
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authors: T
authors: Suzer
authors: Y
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authors: Ataker
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Gomleksiz
authors: M
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authors: Sasani
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