Description:
This procedure involves removing a portion of a herniated or bulging disc that is pressing on a nerve root or spinal cord.
Treatment for:
Herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, leg pain, numbness, or weakness.
Techniques:
Traditional open surgery or minimally invasive microdiscectomy.
Benefits:
Relieves pressure on nerves, reduces pain, improves mobility.
Recovery:
Minimally invasive approaches typically result in faster recovery times and less postoperative pain compared to traditional open surgery.