Fig. 1

A 75-year-old female treated with UBE. (A-B) Lumbar spine X-ray, anteroposterior and lateral views. (C-D) Lumbar CT scans showing L4/5 lumbar disc herniation. (E-F) Lumbar MRI scans confirming L4/5 lumbar disc herniation. (G) Insertion of the working cannula. (H) Depression of the L5 nerve root. (I) Herniated nucleus pulposus. (J-L) Postoperative decompression status