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Cost-effectiveness of full endoscopic versus open discectomy for sciatica

Objective To assess the costs and cost-effectiveness of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) compared with open microdiscectomy among patients with sciatica. Methods This economic ...
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Endoscopic discectomy may be good alternative to microdiscectomy for sciatica

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy may be a good alternative to open microdiscectomy for ...
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Methylene blue shows promise in reducing low back pain after lumbar open discectomy

A single dose of methylene blue to coat the dura and surrounding areas can effectively reduce postoperative low back pain and improve function following lumbar open discectomy, according to the data ...
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Innovative combination of unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy and interlaminar dynamic stabilization using the IntraSPINE device for huge lumbar disc herniation ...

Introduction: The unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) technique has demonstrated favorable outcomes in lumbar discectomy and decompressive laminectomy. IntraSPINE is an innovative interlaminar dynamic ...
BMJ

Cost-effectiveness of full endoscopic versus open discectomy for sciatica

The PTED-study aimed to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness (CE) of PTED compared with open microdiscectomy in patients with lumbar disc herniation. 20 Results of the effectiveness ...