Table 5 Complications of PTES
Complications | CLDH | ULDH | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intraoperative | Nerve root injury | 0 | 0 |
Nerve root sleeves rupture | 1 | 2 | |
Dural sac rupture or leakage of CSF | 0 | 0 | |
Postoperative | Infection | 0 | 0 |
Hematoma | 0 | 0 | |
Increased weakness of quadriceps or foot/toe extensor strength | 0 | 0 | |
Rebound of leg pain | 1 | 2 | |
Residual or recurrence | 0 | 1 | |
Total | 2 | 5 |