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Discectomy

by Brian Hwang, MD | 2 years ago

Discectomy literally means "cutting out the disc." A discectomy can be performed anywhere along the spine from the neck (cervical) to the low back (lumbar) and it involves removing your damaged disk to relieve pressure on your nerves. Discectomy is considered only after non-surgical treatments have failed.

Mario is two weeks post op from Lumbar Spondylolisthesis surgery. 00:01:22

Mario is two weeks post op from Lumbar Spondylolisthesis surgery.

Two weeks out and less narcotic requirement with chronic pain.
By Miami Spine Specialists
8 years ago

Ask the Expert - Ted Zurkowski - Return to Golf After Spinal Fusion 00:04:28

Ask the Expert - Ted Zurkowski - Return to Golf After Spinal Fusion

CDGA member and tournament player Ted Zurkowski, a lifelong golfer, could barely walk, let alone..
By Frank M Phillips, M.D.
3 years ago

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) 00:02:13

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

An Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion or ALIF (pronounced, A-lif), is a spinal fusion surgery for..
By Brian Hwang, MD
2 years ago

Dr. Pateder on WUSA9 News.wmv 00:02:06

Dr. Pateder on WUSA9 News.wmv

Dr. Pateder talks about XLIF, a minimally-invasive surgery to reduce back pain.
By Dhruv B. Pateder, MD
14 years ago

6 months after minimal invasive laminectomy and interbody fusion. 00:01:11

6 months after minimal invasive laminectomy and interbody fusion.

Improved quality of life after treatment of L4/5.
By Miami Spine Specialists
8 years ago

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