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Microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression or microdiskectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by herniated discs. This technique is primarily employed to treat conditions such as lumbar disc herniation, which can cause significant back pain, sciatica, and other related symptoms. By removing the portion of the herniated disc that is compressing the nerve root, microdiscectomy aims to reduce pain and improve function.[1][2]
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Microdiscectomy is indicated for patients with:
- Lumbar disc herniation: When conservative treatments like physical therapy, medications, and epidural steroid injections fail to alleviate symptoms.
- Radiculopathy: Severe leg pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling caused by nerve root compression.
- Cauda equina syndrome: A rare but serious condition requiring urgent surgical intervention, characterized by severe nerve compression leading to bowel or bladder dysfunction, and severe neurological deficits.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ Dowling, Thomas J.; Munakomi, Sunil; Dowling, Thomas J. (2024), "Microdiscectomy", StatPearls, Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, PMID 32310444, retrieved 2024-06-13
- ^ "Microdiscectomy: Surgery for a Herniated Disc | HSS Spine". Hospital for Special Surgery. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Microdiscectomy surgery: What happens, benefits and recovery". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2024-06-13.