Endoscopy for Lumbar Spine Disease

When the criteria in Tables 17-1 and 17-2 are considered and adhered to, one can reasonably expect good to excellent results in approximately 90% at L3-4, approximately 90% at L4-5, and approximately 50% at L5-S1 . Table 17-1. Inclusion Criteria for Endoscopic Posterolateral Discectomy Unremitting persistent radiculopathy at L3 4, L4 5, or L5 S1 ................
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