Why Repair the Anulus?
Repairing and sealing the anulus after a surgical discectomy procedure for a herniated disc may reduce reoperations and improve patient outcomes by:
• Providing a barrier to restrict nuclear material from re-extruding and compressing on the nerve root causing pain.6-12
• Reducing inflammation and scar formation of the nerve root and surrounding tissues.13-16
• Enabling less extensive disc material removal during the discectomy procedure, potentially, allowing for better patient outcomes and maintenance of disc height.17-21
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