Factors that influence recurrent lumbar disc herniation

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Yaman M. E., Kazanci A., YAMAN N. D., Bas F., Ayberk G.

HONG KONG MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.23, no.3, pp.258-263, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.12809/hkmj164852
• Journal Name: HONG KONG MEDICAL JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.258-263
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The most common cause of poor outcome following lumbar disc surgery is recurrent herniation. Recurrence has been noted in 5% to 15% of patients with surgically treated primary lumbar disc herniation. There have been many studies designed to determine the risk factors for recurrent lumbar disc herniation. In this study, we retrospectively analysed the influence of disc degeneration, endplate changes, surgical technique, and patient's clinical characteristics on recurrent lumbar disc herniation.