Treatment Duration
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A person with a herniated disc may experience pain, affecting their daily activities. While you can relieve a herniated disc with pain relievers and physical therapy, you may need lumbar disc surgery if the symptoms do not improve even after a few months. Lumbar disc surgery is done to fix a disc in the lower back.
Procedure Name | Lumbar Disc Surgery |
Alternative Name | Disectomy |
Conditions Treated |
Severe pain, Trouble in standing or walking, Numbness, Spasm, Sciatica, Decreased reflexes in the knee or ankle |
Benefits of Surgery | Minimally Invasive, Faster Recovery, Spinal mobility is conserved, Less bleeding during sugery |
Treated By | Neurosurgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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You may need lumbar disc surgery if you experience the following symptoms:
The causes of a herniated lumbar disc include:
A few different types of lumbar disc surgery can help you relieve pain.
Discectomy: In this procedure, the surgeon removes your damaged disc to relieve pressure on the nerves. Discectomy can be performed in a couple of ways:Lumbar Laminotomy: In this procedure, the surgeon removes a small piece of the bone (the lamina) from the vertebrae. Removing a part or whole of the lamina helps the surgeon reach your herniated disc and remove it to relieve pressure on your nerves.
Spinal Fusion: After performing a discectomy or laminotomy, the surgeon may fuse the two vertebrae on both sides of the disc to make the spine more stable.
Artificial Disc Surgery: It is not a common procedure for lumbar disc repair as it works only on a few discs in the lower back. In this procedure, the surgeon replaces the damaged disc with an artificial disc made of polymer or metal to stabilise the spine.
Please note that the procedure selection is based on your medical condition and your surgeon’s opinion. However, a lumbar discectomy is one of the most preferred treatments for a herniated lumbar disc. The procedure of the surgery is as follows:
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Call your healthcare professional if you experience the following:
If left untreated, a herniated lumbar disc can result in the following:
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Last Updated on: 14 November 2022
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