Francesco Saturno
Azienda Sanitaria Locale Salerno, Sapri, UOC anestesia, rianimazione e terapia del dolore, Italy
Publications
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Research Article
Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Mechanical Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report and Technical Insight
Author(s): Francesco Saturno*, Giulia Monaco, Angela Salerno, Antonio Cianciola, Carmine Secondulfo and Emidio Cianciola
Background: Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and contributes significantly to healthcare costs. Among its most common etiologies is lumbar disc herniation, often associated with radicular symptoms and reduced quality of life. Objective: This article presents a case of symptomatic L3-L4 lumbar disc herniation treated with a minimally invasive percutaneous discectomy technique. We describe the procedural steps and assess the patient's clinical outcomes over a one-year follow-up. Methods: A 38-year-old patient with persistent radicular pain and dysesthesia underwent percutaneous discectomy using a bipolar radiofrequency system, enabling decompression, ablation, and annular modulation in a single procedure. The technique was performed under fluoroscopic guidance. .. Read More»