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… "through the skin" or using a very small cut. Discectomy is surgery to remove herniated disc material that is pressing on a … twisting, and lifting. Why It Is Done Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may …
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… Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get … by removing disc material. This is called a discectomy. There are different ways to remove …
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… Condition Basics What is a herniated disc? The bones (vertebrae) that … most herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar herniated disc). Some happen in the … The most common surgery for herniated disc is discectomy. Many people are able to go back to …
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… Condition Basics What is cervical disc herniation? The bones (vertebrae) that … or break open (rupture), in what is called a herniated or slipped disc. Herniated discs can … common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae between the …
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… Condition Basics What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't … pain. They can also lead to osteoarthritis, a herniated disc, or spinal stenosis. What … Back Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Lumbar Spinal Stenosis …
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… Condition Basics What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis … bony spurs, and the slow breakdown of spinal discs and joints over time. Any of these … Related Information Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Neck Pain Osteoarthritis …
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… Condition Basics What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related … change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the spine. These changes are often … happen if you have spine problems such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis . In some …
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… Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? … several types of back surgery. Some, like a discectomy, can help people who have severe …
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… the most common type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis . This is … conditions, such as injuries to the spine, herniated discs , or tumours. In many cases, reducing …
