ObjectiveTo compare the early efficacy between Quadrant channel and traditional method in treating lumbar disc herniation. MethodBetween July 2010 and December 2012, 60 patients with lumbar disc herniation were randomly divided into two groups with 30 in each. Quadrant channel and traditional method were used respectively to do the same one single segmental pedicle screw fixation with single pieces of cage bone grafting fusion and internal fixation. Then, we compared the two groups in incision length, operative time, blood loss, incision healing time and postoperative incidence of low back pain between the two groups of patients. ResultsThere were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of operation time, blood loss, and recent curative effect (P>0.05), while Quadrant channel was superior in small skin incision, reduced incidence of low back pain, and shorter postoperative incision healing time (P<0.05). ConclusionsTreatment of lumbar disc herniation using Quadrant channel is minimally invasive with less complications. Mid-and long-term efficacy remains to be further analyzed.