Influence of preoperative nucleus pulposus status and radiculopathy on outcomes in mono-segmental lumbar total disc replacement: Results from a nationwide registry

Background: Currently, herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) with radiculopathy and other preconditions are regarded as relative or absolute contraindications for lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). In Switzerland it is left to the surgeon's discretion when to operate. The present study is based on...

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Main Authors: Zweig, T., Hemmeler, C., Aghayev, E., Melloh, Markus, Etter, C., Röder, C.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21502