Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1989 · 21 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgerySurgeryOrthopedicsSpine SurgeryPeriradicular SurgeryPercutaneous Disc DecompressionPercutaneous DiscectomySurgical Trauma
The rationale and clinical methods of percutaneous disc surgery have been modified during the past four years. Experience with a consecutive series of 48 patients suggests that the procedure now offers results comparable to open surgery and the advantages of reduced surgical trauma.