Endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy

Completed

• Conditions: umbar intervertebral disc; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11556571
• Lead Sponsor: Joimax GmbH (Germany)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 6 February 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 25 - 55
2. Primary surgery
3. Single level disease, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1
4. Evidence of nerve root compression
5. Failure of conservative treatment (6 weeks)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous disc prolapse
2. Malignancy
3. Infective discitis
4. Weight >120 kg
5. Upper level disease
6. Massive disc prolapse
7. Intolerance of local anaesthesia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oswestry Disability Index

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. SF-36<br>2. Visual analogue pain scale<br>3. Coss