Study Design Meta-analysis. Objectives This study aimed to summarize the clinical efficacy
and safety of the various annular defect repair methods that have emerged in recent years …

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most common spinal pathologies and can be
associated with debilitating pain and neurological dysfunction. Discectomy is the primary …

Background Previous studies have demonstrated bone-anchored annular closure to
significantly reduce reherniation and reoperation rates after lumbar discectomy in patients …

Importance Patients with large annular defects following lumbar microdiscectomy for disc
herniation are at increased risk for symptomatic recurrence and reoperation. Objective To …

Background Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is a common cause of lower back and leg
pain, with surgical intervention (eg discectomy to remove the herniated disc) recommended …

Introduction: Patients with lumbar disc herniation and associated sciatica are often referred
for lumbar discectomy. The surgical defect in the annulus fibrosus is typically left unrepaired …

Objective Assess the utility of an annular closure device (ACD) as an adjunct to limited
discectomy for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Background Recurrent lumbar disc herniation …

Study Design. Prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical study.
Objective. To investigate outcomes associated with repairing the anulus fibrosus after …

Background A larger defect in the annulus fibrosus following lumbar discectomy is a well-
known risk factor for reherniation. Procedures intended to prevent reherniation by sealing or …

Introduction Lumbar disc herniation is most common degenerative alteration of the spine.
Whenever surgical therapy proves to be necessary, recurrent disc herniation is most …