Spine

Key Points

  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery of the lower back.
  • During the procedure, the surgeons remove part of the disc causing pressure on the nerve root in the lower back.
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy is used to treat herniated discs in the lower back that are causing sciatica (nerve pain down the leg ) with leg tingling, numbness or weakness.

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Overview

Lumbar microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spine procedure of the lower back. During the procedure, the surgeons first remove the part of the intervertebral disc causing pressure on the spine or spinal nerve or nerve roots. This is all completed through a small incision on the lower back.

What it Treats

Lumbar laminectomy is used to treat herniated discs of the lumbar spine, especially when causing sciatica (pain down the leg), tingling or numbness.

Anatomy of the Spine

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Spine Procedures and Treatments

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What Matters

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