Table 2

Indications.

IndicationN (%)
Classical515 (85%)
Non-Classical90 (15%)
Leg pain with significant back pain34 (6%)
Far lateral/foraminal herniation14 (2%)
Recurrent disc herniation following surgery3 (0.5%)
dominant neurology with minimal leg pain3 (0.5%)
two level herniations27 (4%)
Cauda equina syndrome1 (0.1%)