From: Predictive factors for residual leg numbness after decompression surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases
Level of surgery,
n (%)
L2-3
3 (0.96%)
L3-4
12 (3.82%)
L4-5
169 (53.82%)
L5-S1
84 (26.75%)
Multiple levels
46 (14.65%)
Surgical approaches,
MIS procedure
111 (35.35%)
PLIF
203 (64.65%)