Abstract:Objective: To investigate the relationship between Modic changes (MCs) and recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH), and that between the herniated disc component and rLDH following percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD). Methods: We included 102 (65 males, 37 females, aged 20–66 yrs) inpatients who underwent PELD from August 2013 to August 2016. All patients underwent CT and MRI preoperatively. The presence and type of Modic changes were assessed. During surgery the herniated disc component of each p… Show more
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