The Result of Love's Operation for Lumbar Disc Herniation

Abstract

One hundred forty cases of lumbar disc herniation treated by Love's operation without bone fusion were reviewed. The follow-up time at the Out-patient clinic was more than six months (average, 2. 3 years). Fifty-four per cent of the patients had a herniation of the disc between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, whereas thirty-seven percent had between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacrum.
The average improvement rate by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Score was seventy-five percent.
Sciatica and Lasegue sign were more improvable than other symptoms.