Spinal subdural hematoma after lumbar discectomy without dural injury - Is it possible? A case report and literature review.

Background: Spinal subdural hematoma (SSDH) is a rare complication of lumbar discectomy. Here, the authors reviewed 10 articles concerning the etiology, clinical, diagnostic, and surgical management of SSDH.

Case Description: A postoperative SSDH occurred following a lumbar microdiscectomy in an 80-year-old patient in the absence of a dural injury.

Impact of body mass index in spinal surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease.

Background: Obesity is a factor for degenerative lumbar spine disease (DLSD), with increasing prevalence worldwide. Consequently, patients who are overweight or obese have benefited from surgical treatment for DLSD, despite their anatomical and clinical differences.

Objectives: To analyse the effect of body mass index (BMI) in spinal surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease (DLSD).