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Originally Posted by longroadahead
L5/S1
1. Microdiscetomy - With possible Anulex X-Close sutures
2. Unilateral TLIF (Right Side)
Before leg right symptoms, I had a grade 5 annular tear at L5/S1 but the MRI now shows a 8mm large disc extrusion. (actually a 4mm annular disc protruision but with a superimposed 8 mm right disc extrusion, whatever that means).
The microdiscetomy might get rid of the back pain but it might not. It is difficult to tell which pain is greater. Would almost rate the back/leg pain at 50/50 and would like them both to disappear.
Any opinions would be much appreciated....
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1. Selective Endoscopic Discectomy with thermal annuloplasty as more advanced and powerful technique compared to micro-discectomy.
Remember: start with least invasive, finish with most invasive.
And let me just quote Plato and this year's Turkey ISMISS (International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spine Surgery) congress "moto" : “Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity “
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