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Age-related Differences in Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Discectomy.
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Abstract
Lumbar discectomy is a common and effective treatment for symptomatic disk herniation. It has been suggested that lumbar discectomy in older patients may result in poorer clinical outcomes and lesser satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to assess age-related difference in patient reported outcomes of patients undergoing lumbar discectomy for chronic low back and radicular pain.