Discectomy
A discectomy is a form of spinal decompression surgery to treat a herniated disc (sometimes called a "slipped disc"). A herniated disc occurs when a piece of a spinal disc bulges or ruptures and slips out of place, which can put pressure on a spinal nerve. This, in turn, may cause neck pain, back and/or leg pain (as may be felt in sciatica), leg weakness, leg numbness or cauda equina syndrome.
How does a discectomy work?
In a discectomy, damaged parts of a herniated disc are removed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and alleviate pain. There are various methods and approches for performing this type of surgery. The choice of which is appropriate may depend on your specific condition and anatomy, as well as other factors.
Our medical team
Our multidisciplinary and collaborative environment allows us to address your back condition with personalized recommendations and comprehensive treatment options for acute and chronic cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries. Correction of angular spinal deformities (scoliosis). Comprehensive treatment of low back pain (operative and non-operative management). Outpatient care and procedures for analgesic control (blocks).
Each member of the spine team focuses on improving your spine health, mobility and overall quality of life.
- Spine trauma
- Degenerative spine pathology
- Oncological pathology of the spine Infections in the spine
- Deformities Spinal metabolic pathology
- Pediatric spine
- Chronic pain treatment
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Spinal endoscopy
