Outcomes of Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

• The review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous laser disc decompression in treating lumbar disc herniations.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Evaluated outcomes of PLDD across various studies
• Focused on adults with lumbar disc herniation who did not respond to conservative treatments
• Outcomes of PLDD varied significantly across different studies
• PLDD may be effective for selected patients with lumbar disc herniation
• Assessments of safety and effectiveness indicated some positive trends.

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