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"Radiological Analysis of MRI Images in Patients Treated With Minimally Invasive Microsurgical and Endoscopic Techniques: A Randomized Study Comparing the Clinical Effectiveness of Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (FELD) and Microdiscectomy (MD)"
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the clinical effectiveness of Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (FELD) and Microdiscectomy (MD) in patients aged 18-85 with single-level lumbar disc herniation who have not undergone prior lumbar surgery. This study also aims to perform a radiological analysis of MRI scans before and after treatment to optimize patient selection and surgical strategies. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does FELD provide superior early postoperative pain relief (measured by VAS) compared to MD? * Does FELD offer better functional recovery (measured by COMI and ODI scores) postoperatively compared to MD? * Can radiological analysis of pre- and post-operative MRI images help optimize patient qualification and guide surgical strategies? Researchers will compare patients undergoing FELD to those undergoing MD to see if endoscopic techniques result in faster recovery and lower early postoperative pain while maintaining similar long-term outcomes. The study will also analyze how MRI findings correlate with clinical outcomes to refine operative decision-making. Participants will: * Undergo either FELD or MD surgery * Complete VAS, COMI, and ODI questionnaires at pre-specified follow-up intervals (1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery) * Have MRI scans 24 hours before surgery, 24 hours after surgery, and at each follow-up to assess disc recurrence, residual pathology, and to optimize surgical strategies.
Age
18 - 85 years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No
Uniwesytecki Szpital Kliniczny
Opole, Opole Voivodeship, Poland
Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im Św Jadwigi w Opolu
Opole, Opole Voivodeship, Poland
Start Date
March 1, 2024
Primary Completion Date
January 12, 2025
Completion Date
December 1, 2025
Last Updated
November 20, 2025
220
ESTIMATED participants
transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy
PROCEDURE
Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy
PROCEDURE
Microdiscectomy
PROCEDURE
Lead Sponsor
University of Opole
NCT05029726
NCT07127380
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