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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Lumbar Disc Herniation | Research article

Investigating the impact of cartilaginous endplate herniation on recovery from percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy

Authors: Zenghui Zhao, Hao Qi, Chenchen Wang, Anqi Zhao, Feiyu Zu, Jianzhou Zhang, Mengzi He, Hongru Yuan, Ao Yang, Chenxi Wang, Di Zhang

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of herniation of cartilaginous endplates on postoperative pain and functional recovery in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) for lumbar disc herniation (LDH).

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 126 patients with LDH treated with PELD at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2021 to January 2022. Whether cartilaginous endplates had herniated was identified by analyzing these specific findings from MRI scans: posterior marginal nodes, posterior osteophytes, mid endplate irregularities, heterogeneous low signal intensity of extruded material, and Modic changes in posterior corners and mid endplates. Patients were assessed for postoperative pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and functional recovery using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Modified MacNab criteria. Statistical analyses compared outcomes based on the presence of herniation of cartilaginous endplates.

Results

Patients with herniation of cartilaginous endplates experienced higher pain scores early postoperatively but showed significant improvement in pain and functional status over the long term. The back pain VAS scores showed significant differences between the groups with and without herniation of cartilaginous endplates on postoperative day 1 and 1 month (P < 0.05). Leg pain VAS scores showed significant differences on postoperative day 1 (P < 0.05). Modic changes were significantly associated with variations in postoperative recovery, highlighting their importance in predicting patient outcomes. In patients with herniation of cartilaginous endplates, there were statistically significant differences in the back pain VAS scores at 1 month postoperatively and the ODI functional scores on postoperative day 1 between the groups with and without Modic changes (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the surgical outcomes between patients with and without these conditions regarding the Modified MacNab criteria (P > 0.05).

Conclusion

Herniation of cartilaginous endplates significantly affect early postoperative pain and functional recovery in LDH patients undergoing PELD. These findings emphasize the need for clinical consideration of these imaging features in the preoperative planning and postoperative management to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

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Title: Investigating the impact of cartilaginous endplate herniation on recovery from percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
Authors: Zenghui Zhao
Hao Qi
Chenchen Wang
Anqi Zhao
Feiyu Zu
Jianzhou Zhang
Mengzi He
Hongru Yuan
Ao Yang
Chenxi Wang
Di Zhang
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Back Pain
Back Pain
Back Pain
Leg Pain
Leg Pain
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04746-4

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Investigating the impact of cartilaginous endplate herniation on recovery from percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy

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