Neural impingement occurs due to the pressure caused by the surrounding structures on the nerve. Decompression surgery is done to treat an impinged nerve. In the surgery, partial or complete removal of anatomic structure in the lumbar spine is done. For example, laminectomy, discectomy, etc. The surgery is done by open, conventional, or microscopic methods.
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Query: Hi doctor, I involved in a car accident seven years ago. I have been having problems with my neck ever since. I recently consulted an orthopedic specialist and had an MRI done last week. The results are as follow: Multilevel degenerative disc disease with straightening of lordosis. Multilevel bul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The joints of the neck are the discs and the facets. As one ages they wear out. This can be aggravated by accidents. This process can cause pain in two ways. Joint pain in the neck without neurological weakness or numbness. Neurological problems from pressure on the ne... Read Full »