Lumbar laminectomyLumbar spinal fusionCase report.#We present a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) presenting as neuropathic pain in the setting of lumbar scoliosis and spinal stenosis.#Most peripheral nerve sheath tumors are benign, and malignant cases are more commonly associated...
Clinical outcomes and safety assessment in elderly patients undergoing decompressive laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective study Jakola Asgeir S*; Sorlie Andreas; Gulati Sasha; Nygaard Oystein P; Lydersen Stian; Solberg Tore BMC Surgery, 2010, 10(1): 34. ...
We performed decompressive laminectomy at the L3/4 and L4/5 levels and discectomy at the L4/5 level. After administration of prednisolone for 6 months and methotrexate for 3 months, the patient's bilateral calf pain and abnormal laboratory findings improved. The combination of surgical ...
KEYWORDSLaminectomy and Discectomy, Herniation of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Straight Leg Raising Test.Anilkumar S. D