Clinical Implications of Vertebral Endplate Disruptions After Lumbar Discectomy: 3-Year Results from a Randomized Trial of a Bone-Anchored Annular Closure Device.

Adisa KuršumovićGerrit Joan Bouma Larry E MillerRichard AssakerErik Van de KelftRobert HesJenny C Kienzler

Published in: Journal of pain research (2020)

VEPD had no significant influence on patient-reported outcomes at 3 years after lumbar discectomy. VEPD increased the risk of recurrence in patients treated with lumbar discectomy only, but had no negative influence in patients treated with the ACD.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
minimally invasive
bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
soft tissue