Things worth Knowing about Lumbar Discectomy

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If you are suffering from sciatica or herniated
disc, your doctor may suggest a procedure known
as lumbar discectomy.
This is mostly done as an outpatient procedure.
The procedure is done to remove lumbar disc
material, which might be pressing on a certain
nerve root. The doctor may usually do it with
microdiscectomy, where a special microscopy is
used to keep a check on the disc and the
associated nerves.
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The doctor will make a small cut for the
procedure, and since the microscopy is used for a
larger view, there is minimal damage to the
tissues surrounding the region.
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In some cases, the doctors may choose to go a
procedure known as laminotomy, where a small bone
of the affected vertebra is removed, which allows
the doctor to have a better look of the concerned
part of the herniated disc. The patient is
usually asleep during the surgery. In most cases,
prescription medicines are used to reduce pain
after the procedure is done. If the patient has
come out of the numbness, he is advised to walk
soon after.
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