Discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the injured portion of the herniated disc, which compresses against the adjacent nerves causing radiating pain in the arms and legs. In addition, it helps alleviate the spinal nerve pressure imposed by the herniated disc. It is advised in patients when walking or standing is challenging or if physiotherapy is ineffective or the pain is unbearable.
Microdiscectomy: An Overview
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure typically performed under a microscope to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerve column.
Discectomy - Indications, Types, Investigations, and Recovery
Discectomy is the surgical removal of a part or all of the fibrous cartilage cushioning the vertebral column.
