Epiduroscopic Laser Discectomy Procedures

NCT03319875 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Sakarya University Algology
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 163
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Epiduroscopy or spinal endoscopy is the imaging of the epidural space using a percutaneous and minimally invasive fiberoptic imaging device. The definitive diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain is increasingly prevalent with epiduroscopy. Recently, as a result of these studies it has been reported that laser therapy with epiduroscopy applied discectomy during multiple lesions. Investigators aimed to retrospectively investigate the efficacy of epiduroscopic discectomy procedures performed at the Algology Clinic.

Conditions

Disc, Herniated

Keywords

Epiduroscopy; Discectomy; Holmium Yag laser; Lumbar disc herniation; Minimally invasive treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Patients Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were assessed retrospectively from hospital information system. Files have been scanned from the hospital archive.

  VAS is a scale that assesses the intensity of pain during rest or activity of the patient. VAS score of 0 indicates no pain and a value of 10 indicates unbearable pain

  One year

• Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were assessed retrospectively from hospital information system. Files have been scanned from the hospital archive.

  ODI is an evaluation questionnaire that questions how much the pain affects the person's daily activities. It consists of 10 subgroups and each section contains 6 questions. Each episode has 0 points for the first option and 5 points for the sixth option. Subgroups are questioning pain severity, self-care, lifting-carrying, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sexual life, travel and social life. As the total score increases, the level of disability also increases.

  One year

Interventions

Epiduroscopic Laser Discectomy DEVICE

Caudal epidural space after passing through sacral hiatus

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with low back and / or leg pain attached to the Lomber disc hernia were included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Patients with low back and / or leg pain for at least 3 months or more
• Patients who do not benefit from conservative treatment
• In patients who underwent Lumbar MRI examinations and had axial sheaths with a herniation of 3 mm or more

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with bleeding diathesis in preoperative laboratory tests
• Patients with any local or systemic infection

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sakarya University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Intervertebral Disc Displacement

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Hernia; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2017
• First Posted: October 24, 2017
• Study Start: January 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2016
• Study Completion: June 25, 2017
• Last Updated: October 24, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share