Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a bulging disk in the lower back. This surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than an open lumbar discectomy. Your backbone, or spinal column, is made up of a chain of bones called the vertebrae.

A diskectomy (discectomy) is surgery to remove part or all of an intervertebral disk in your spine. It’s for herniated disks that don’t respond to other treatments.

2019年10月14日 · Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.

2024年7月24日 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove the damaged part of a disk in the spine. A diskectomy can relieve the pressure caused by a herniated disk. A herniated disk happens when the soft center of a disk pushes out through the tough outer lining.

2019年3月6日 · Discectomy is the most common surgery used for herniated disc in the lumbar region. In this procedure, the portion of the disc that is causing the pressure on your nerve root is removed.

2024年11月23日 · Explore the success rates of bulging disc, herniated disc, and lower back surgeries, including discectomy and fusion options, for effective pain relief and recovery.

2024年10月22日 · Herniated disks usually heal on their own within four to six weeks. If symptoms persist, see a healthcare provider. A herniated disk can occur when one of the disks in your spine tears or leaks due to natural wear and tear or injury. What is a herniated disk?

2019年10月25日 · While it is not always necessary, some people may require herniated disc surgery to alleviate pain and other symptoms. The type of surgery a person has depends on several factors. These...

2020年11月18日 · Find out when surgery is an option to treat a herniated disk, and which procedures might be right for you.

2023年7月20日 · Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure for the relief of pain and other symptoms that occur when a herniated disc in the spine presses on an adjacent nerve root. During the operation, the surgeon frees the nerve by …