Clinical comparison of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique versus open microdiscectomy for single-level lumbar discectomy: a multicenter, retrospective analysis

Clinical comparison of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique versus open microdiscectomy for single-level lumbar discectomy: a multicenter, retrospective analysis

Abstract Background The unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) technique is a minimally invasive procedure for spinal surgery, while open microscopic discectomy is the most common surgical treatment for ruptured or herniated discs of the lumbar spine. A new endoscopic technique that uses a UBE approac...

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Main Authors: Seung-Kook Kim, Sang-Soo Kang, Young-Ho Hong, Seung-Woo Park, Su-Chan Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Arthroscopy
Endoscopic spine surgery
Herniated lumbar disc
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Lumbar disc
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0725-1

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