Radiological evaluation of lumbosacral spine for post discectomy segmental instability
Aim To establish presence of segmental instability in patients operated with standard discectomy comparing measurement oftranslation and rotation on postoperative functional radiographs of lumbosacral spine with reference values,and to explore difference between patients operated on one or two levels.Methods The study included 71 patients, who were...
By Rasim Skomorac, Hakija Bečulić, Jasmin Delić, Aldin Jusić
Impact of timing on surgical outcome in patients with cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar disc herniation
Aim To analyze the relationship between timing of surgery and outcome in patients with cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar disc herniation.Methods A retrospective, non-randomized clinical study included 25 consecutive patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) caused by lumbar disc herniation. All patients were operated within 24 hours after hosp...
By Hakija Bečulić, Rasim Skomorac, Aldin Jusić, Fahrudin Alić, Melica Imamović, Alma Mekić-Abazović, Alma Efendić, Harun Brkić, Amir Denjalić