Le Journal médical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
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Lumbar disc herniation frequently affects young patients and is responsible for high rate of worker's compensation claims. The aim of this study is to evaluate at short and long-term the results of microdiscectomy in terms of pain control, quality of life and patient's satisfaction. ⋯ Microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation offers a marked improvement in back and radicular pain. Quality of life is much improved. Although satisfaction is high, it is somewhat decreased for patients with high expectations.