Revision Lumber Decompressions

The purpose of this chapter is to look at the decision-making process, outcomes, and complications of revision lumber decompressions versus primary decompressions. Decision-making and the choice of procedure is possibly the most critical factor in determining a successful outcome. The chapter will address the issues in relationship to both soft disc ruptures and spinal stenosis. The focus is pathology recurring at the same level and side and contralateral ruptures at the same level will not be considered.