Abstract:Objective To investigate the clinical application of vertebral lamia fenestration and pivot point bone graft for lumbar disc herniation. Methods A total of 42 patients with lumbar disc herniation were admitted into our hospital between January 2010 and December 2012 for surgical therapy. Visual analogue pain scores (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were recorded. Disc height, bone graft length and diameter were noted for evaluation of surgical efficacy. Bridwell method was used to evaluate lumbar fusion. Results Totally 42 patients were followed ranging from 12 to 48 months. Novel operation induced a significant decrease of VAS score ODI index at time of 48 months after operation when compared with those prior to surgery, (P?0.05). No significant difference in disc height, bone graft length and diameter were observed prior to and post-surgery. There was no report of neurological deficits, major vascular injury, dura sac damage or other complications. Conclusions Surgical therapy of lumbar disc herniation by vertebral lamia fenestration and pivot point bone graft exerts the advantages of simplicity, low cost, good results and maintain of mobility.