Abstract
We studied the long term results of lumbar disc herniation operated with Love's method and wide laminectomy.Data were reviewed on 167 patients operated in 1963-1973. On follow up at 1-10 years, 24% of patients were free from symptoms, and 57% were improved. Patients with herniation between L4 and L5 had worse results than L5 and S1.In patients with bulging discs, the incidence of residual symptoms was more frequent than complete herniation. Narrowing of disc spaces was increased in 75% of patients. But patients with narrow discs mostly had good results.
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