Abstract
Objective To investigate the feasibility and effect of radiofrequency coblation nucleoplasty combined with microendoscopic discectomy (MED) on calcified lumbar disc herniation.Methods A total of 35 patients with calcified lumbar disc herniation were choosed in the study.All patients were treated with microendoscopic discectomy.After general MED surgery,the remnant tissues were treated with radiofrequency coblation nucleoplasty.A follow-up was carried out for 12 months,and the effect of the surgery was evaluated.Results The operation was completed smoothly in all of the 35 patients.The excellent and good rate was 94.3％,according to Nakai classification.Conclusions MED combined with radiofrequency coblation nucleoplasty for treatment of the calcified lumbar disc herniation can expand the clinical indication of MED,as well as improve the clinical efficacy of MED. Key words: Radiofrequency; Microendoscopic discectomy; Calcified lumbar disc herniation
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