Comparative Study in Recurrent Disc Surgery between Posterior Lumbar Fusion with Interbody Fusion Versus Posterior Lumbar Fusion Alone

Abstract

Based on these statistical data, as well as the clinical outcomes of this study, we found repeat discectomy with posterolateral fusion and interbody fusion for true recurrent lumbar disc herniation with evident recurrent sciatica and low back pain is more effective than discectomy with posterolateral fusion alone. However, the complication occurs in pedicle screw fixation with inter body fusion is more than that occur in pedicle screw fixation alone, more time consuming in the theater and more total prosthetic cost.