Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy in Professional Athletes: A Case Series and Structured Rehabilitation Protocol Enabling Rapid Return to Play
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) has become a validated, minimally invasive treatment for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). However, evidence remains scarce regarding outcomes and rehabilitation strategies for professional athletes ...
Background:Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) has become a validated, minimally invasive treatment for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). However, evidence remains scarce regarding outcomes and rehabilitation strategies for professional athletes ...