Effect of a strutted intradiscal spacer (DIVA®) on disc reherniation following lumbar discectomy: A 2-year retrospective matched cohort study.

Introduction: Discectomy for lumbar disc herniation has a high rate of reoperation and recurrent herniation.

Methods: Retrospectively matched cohort of patients undergoing lumbar discectomy alone or with a strutted intradiscal spacer.

Results: 133 discectomy and 112 patients with discectomy plus spacer were included.