Surgical excision of extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation

Abstract

In our institute, we perform herniotomy for extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation via paramedian approach using QUADRANT retractor. Twenty-three patients had been treated with this procedure and followed up at least six months. Twelve patients were excellent, six were good, two were fair and three were poor. Three patients of poor postoperative course were all underwent reoperation combined with interbody fusion. Surgical outcome of herniotomy without fixation via paramedian approach is generally good.