Numbness and Weakness Recovered at a Less Extent in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

Table 1

Nakai score.

Scoring used in the study
The patient has resumed work-related and other activities with slight or no symptoms	Excellent
The patient has resumed work-related and other activities but occasionally feels pain in the back or lower limbs after strenuous work	Good
The patient has reduced work-related and other activities because of residual pain in the back or lower limbs	Fair
The patient cannot work or carry out activities of daily living and is considered to be disabled	Poor