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Year : 2013  |  Volume : 54  |  Issue : 5  |  Page : 339-343

Distribution pattern of surgically treated symptomatic prolapsed lumbar and sacral intervertebral discs in males


Department of Suergery, Central Medicare, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Correspondence Address:
Ibe Michael Onwuzuruike Nnamdi
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Central Medicare 43 Okigwe Road, Owerri, Imo State
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/0300-1652.122363

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Background: The pattern of distribution of surgically treated symptomatic prolapsed lumbar and sacral intervertebral discs has been published, though scantily, especially in males. We decided to look at our own series, compare and contrast ours with some of those published. Materials and Methods: We treated 88 locations of this lesion in 68 males. The clinical features were those of lower back pains, with or without radiation into the lower extremities, sensory loss and paresis of the limbs. There was a case of loss of urinary bladder and ano-rectal control. All lesions were confirmed through cauda-equinograms and treated under general anaesthesia in knee-chest position (MECCA position). The patients were followed up for 3-6 months post-operatively. Results: There were 88 locations in 68 males of 21-70 years of age, with 29 prolapses occurring during the age range 31-40 years, while 54 locations were on the left and 48 at L4/5. The procedures were well tolerated by all patients and there were no post-operative complications. Conclusion: This lesion in our series occurred mostly on the left, at the L4/5 level and peaked at 31-40 years age range. The predictability of occurrence of this disease, using side, level and age is still not feasible in males from our series.


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