Tubular vs. mini-open lumbar discoidectomy: surgical-clinical outcome.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical-surgical results of the tubular vs. mini-open approach in lumbar discoidectomy. The tubular approach promises to reduce the number of rest days and an earlier return to daily activities and work.

Assisted dorso-lumbar instrumentation with O-arm neuronavegation and minimally invasive surgery: clinical-surgical outcome.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical-surgical outcomes after dorso-lumbar instrumentation using O-arm assisted neuronavigation and minimally invasive surgery.

Method: In this retrospective cohort, 104 patients who underwent dorso-lumbar instrumentation with the use of O-arm from September 2013 to May 2020 were studied. Variables investigated included: symptoms, number of screws, levels approached, bleeding, surgical time, hospital stay, complications and clinical improvement after the surgical procedure.