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28-JULY-2013  SALEH WALEED AL-QAWASMEH  26 YEARS  EXTRUDED DISC L5-S1 WITH LEFT S1 ROOT COMPRESSION.

 

Anamnesis

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The patient came to the clinic 27-July-2013 complaining of LBP for 1 year with exacerbation last four months with left sciatica down to the belly of the left foreleg. The condition is deteriorating despite all conservative measures.

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MRI lumbar spine performed 23-June-2013 showing extruded disc L5-S1 with left S1 root compression.

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On examination: the patient is limping with mild scoliotic stance. SLRS was 50 degrees with pain left side. There is weak dorsiflexion left foot 4/5.

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Left S1 foraminotomy with removal of the extrusion lateral to the axilla of S1 root. Left sided intradiscal cleaning L5-S1 disc space.

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Routine closure of the wound. Smooth postoperative recovery. Regression of the sciatica and the power of the left foot became normal.

Follow Up

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The patient progressed discitis 14-September-2013, for what conservative treatment plan for 6 months was started.

 

Comments

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The patient still has an estimated postoperative recurrence around 7%, because the disc space is not shallow.

 

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