The aim of this trial was to compare TFED to conventional Microdiscectomy (Micro). The inclusion criteria were: patients of age between 20 - 60, a single level disc prolapse with exiting and/or traversing nerve root compression not responding to conservative therapy 80 patients, age 25 - 70 years, with single level lumbar prolapse and radiculopathy, were recruited. Functional improvements were maintained at 2 years in both groups with less ongoing pain after TFED.

Keywords: Lumbar Discectomy; Microdiscectomy; Transforaminal; Endoscopic Surgery

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Citation: Richa Sharma., et al. “Comparative Study of Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy Versus Conventional Microdiscectomy”. Acta Scientific Paediatrics 3.4 (2020): 01-04.

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