Observations on the Outcome of Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Objective

A retrospective observational study of seven cases aimed to find out the outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy as an excellent choice to treat Lumbar Disc Disease causing Neurologic symptoms of pain, numbness, and/or weakness. Materials & Methods: Cases were included who underwent Lumbar Microdiscectomy at the Department of Neurosurgery, Ali Fatima Hospital/Abu Umara Medical and Dental College, Green International University, Lahore. MRI of the lumbosacral spine was done in all patients. Lumbar Microdiscectomy was done in all cases at the affected level. Post-operatively, all patients were mobilized in bed on the same day, and out-of-bed mobilization was done the next morning after surgery (1st post-operative day). The results were analyzed using the modified McNab Criteria.