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This is a Systematic Review study.

October 13, 2025Orthopaedic SurgeryOpen Access

Effectiveness of Microscopic Tubular Discectomy for Improved Pain and Mobility in Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review

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CJChamath JagodaMacquarie University SSSamantha SpanosMacquarie University TSTimothy L. SiuMacquarie University

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Systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of microscopic tubular discectomy for improving pain and mobility in patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation, indicating potential benefits.

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Microscopic tubular discectomy significantly reduced pain and improved mobility for patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation.
Preoperative leg pain scores averaged from 5.5 to 8.6, decreasing to 1.2 to 3.8 postoperatively, showing a notable reduction.
Patient-reported mobility improved significantly, with Oswestry Disability Index scores ranging from 30.6 to 56.7 preoperatively to 5.5 to 30.3 postoperatively.
Despite the positive outcomes, the study’s conclusions are limited by small sample sizes and variable follow-up periods, requiring further investigation.

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Jagoda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ed4e04d3b1bfa344c60152 https://doi.org/10.1111/os.70187

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Systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of microscopic tubular discectomy for improving pain and mobility in patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation, indicating potential benefits.

Effectiveness of Microscopic Tubular Discectomy for Improved Pain and Mobility in Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review

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Effectiveness of Microscopic Tubular Discectomy for Improved Pain and Mobility in Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review

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