The Microsurgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation – A Report of 158 Patients with a Mean Follow-up of More Than 32 Years

Study Design.Level 3, cohort studyObjective.To assess long-term clinical outcome, and rate of reoperation following microsurgical subtotal discectomy (MSD).Summary of Background Data.Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common cause of discomfort. Studies with more than 25 years of follow-up are rare a