Main description:

Low back pain and sciatica may often be attributed to herniation of the lumbar intervertebral disc.

This book is a comprehensive guide to surgical procedures for the management of lumbar disc herniation. Divided into seven sections, the first few chapters discuss historical aspects and basics, and radiological investigations.

The following section provides in depth coverage surgical techniques for different lumbar spine disorders. Each procedure is described step by step, with intraoperative photographs and diagrams helping to explain the methodology. The final sections examine complications and follow up.

This invaluable manual is authored by internationally acclaimed spinal surgeons, and is commissioned by the World Federation of Neurological Societies (WFNS).

Key points

Comprehensive guide to surgical procedures for management of lumbar disc herniation
Covers procedures for numerous associated disorders
Authored by internationally acclaimed spinal surgeons
Commissioned by WFNS

Contents:

Section 1: Historical Evolution of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Back Pain, Sciatica and Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Historical Anecdote
History of Lumbar Disc Disease and Herniation
Evolution and Progress of Concept of Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc

Section 2: Basic Knowledge in Lumbar Disc Herniation

Applied Anatomy and Normal Functions of Lumbar Spine
Microanatomy of Degenerative Disc Disease
Natural History of Degenerative Changes in Lumbar Spine
Clinical Biomechanics Related to Lumbar Disc Degeneration and Herniation
Factors Responsible for Symptomatology of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Clinical Presentation of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Section 3: Investigations

Role of CT in Diagnosis of Lumbar Disc Herniation
MRI in Diagnosis of Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Discs
Image Diagnosis of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Section 4: Surgical Techniques

Lumbar Laminectomy
Microlumbar Decompression for Lumbar Disc Disease
Lumbar Microdiscectomy with Preserving of Ligamentum Flavum and Fat Tissue
Annular Repair in Lumbar Discectomy
Discoplasty after Excision of Herniated Disc
Far Lateral Disc Prolapse
Extraforaminal Approach to Lumbar Disc Herniations
Surgical Management of Extraforaminal (Far Lateral) Disc Herniations
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Back Pain: A Review
Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Transforaminal Endoscopic Spinal System Method
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (History, Evolution, Surgical Strategy, Outcome and Complications)
Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Anterior Epidural Endoscopy: Epiduroscopy
Lumbar Microendoscopic Discectomy
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Tubular Microsurgical Discectomy for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Endoscopic Spine Surgery as Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Foraminal Stenosis
Minimally Invasive Technique for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Laser Assisted Percutaneous and Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Thermodiscoplasty and Percutaneous 360 degree Rhizolysis as a Treatment for Herniated Disc or Facet Lumbar Pain
Lumbar Discs Herniation Treated by Ozone Therapy
Use of Robots in the Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Dream or Reality

Section 5: Surgical Techniques Infrequently Use in Lumbar Disc Herniation

In-Space Interspinous Distraction Device for Stabilization of Lumbar Spine in-Motion Segment Instability in Lumbar Disc Herniation
New Surgical Method for Lumbar Disc Herniation Associated with Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Lumbar Instrumentation Surgery with Pedicle Screws in Lumbar Disc Herniation
Total Disc Replacement of Lumbar Spine
Techniques, Indication and Outcome of Transforaminal Interbody Fusion in Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Association of Lateral Recess Stenosis with Lumbar Disc Herniation
Minimally Invasive Space Shuttle Laminotomy for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis

Section 6: Complications in Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation

Diagnosis and Management of Discitis Following Lumbar Disc Surgery
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome in Lumbar Disc Herniation
Recurrent Disc Herniation
Complications in Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Past and Present

Section 7: Follow Up

Short-term Results of Microlumbar Discectomy for Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc
Long-term Follow-up of Surgical Patients of Microlumbar Discectomy
Long-term Results of Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation