This was a prospective study. The study evaluated the use of Preclude Spinal Membrane to inhibit peridural fibrosis and reduce
fibroses-related problems after first-time lumbar discectomy. Peridural scarring causes tethering of dura and nerve roots.
Following discectomy Preclude Spinal Membrane was applied to patients of first group (10 patients). The second group (10 patients)
was operated on without Preclude Spinal Membrane. Outcome was evaluated with MRI, 3 and 6 month after operation for all patients.
No peridural or epidural scar tissue could be found in patients with Preclude Spinal Membrane, in the control group who were
operated on without the Preclude Spinal Membrane scar tissue of varying degree with complete enclosure of the nerve roots
and dura was found.
Keywords: Lumbar discectomy; peridural scar; MR imaging radiculopathy; fibrosis