by Brian Hwang, MD | 4 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.
The vertebrae of the backbone are cushioned by intervertebral discs that act as shock absorbers..
By Chester John Donnally, III,..
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Not every spine problem requires surgery. In this video, Dr. Prathan Amin, Spine Surgeon at AB..
By AB Plus
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Cervical Disc Disease & Keyhole Foraminotomy
By Christopher P. Silveri, M.D.
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Dr. Forsthoefel is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in..
By Illinois Bone & Joint..
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Canyon Port Surgical Technique Animation
By Redline Surgical
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