What is the effect of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation?

What is the effect of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar disc surgery in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation?

Lumbar disc herniation refers to the radiating pain in the waist and lower limbs that most patients feel after trauma, cold or excessive fatigue. This disease is more common and can occur in all age groups. Once it occurs, it will affect the patient's daily life and work, and even cause paralysis in severe cases. Effective treatment methods are very important, and transforaminal endoscopic discectomy is the latest one.

What is the effect of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar disc surgery in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation?

1. Small wound

The transforaminal endoscopic discectomy mainly reaches the target area through an external approach, avoiding the interference of the spinal canal and nerves by traditional posterior surgery, without biting the vertebral plate, damaging the paravertebral muscles and ligaments, and affecting the stability of the spine. The skin incision is only 7-8mm, the amount of bleeding is less than 20ml, and only one stitch is needed after the operation. It can be said to be the least traumatic disc herniation surgery.

2. Wide range of indications

Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy uses a special radiofrequency electrode under endoscope to form a fiber ring, thereby blocking the branches of the annular nerve and relieving the pain caused by the intervertebral disc. This method determines that it can treat almost all types of intervertebral disc herniation, including intervertebral foraminal stenosis, spinal canal stenosis, calcification and other orthopedic diseases.

3. High security

The surgery uses local anesthesia, and the patient can interact with the patient without damaging the nerves and blood vessels. The whole process is basically bleeding-free, will not form thrombosis or cause infection, and the doctor's surgical field of view is clear, which greatly reduces the risk of surgery. The patient recovers quickly after surgery, with simple antibiotic care, and usually gets up the next day, and resumes normal work and life within an average of 3-6 weeks.

Of course, the percutaneous endoscopic lumbar disc herniation treatment is not perfect. Although this operation has the advantages of quick effect and short time, it only blocks the protruding nerve branches and reduces the pressure on the nerves. It does not completely remove all the diseased tissues, so there is a possibility of recurrence. Whether the patient needs percutaneous endoscopic lumbar disc herniation treatment requires close communication and observation between doctors and patients before making a decision.