Research Journal of Medical Sciences
Comparative Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Discectomy Versus Discectomy with Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc herniation frequently causes lower back pain and radiculopathy, impacting individuals' quality of life. Discectomy, the traditional surgical treatment, effectively relieves symptoms but may not address post‐operative spinal instability. To improve long‐term outcomes, posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is sometimes combined with discectomy. This study aims to compare the functional outcomes of discectomy alone versus discectomy with PLIF for...