For patients with debilitating spinal nerve medical conditions, a surgical procedure like a discectomy and its minimally invasive counterpart, microdiscectomy, might be a viable treatment option. Serving New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, the award-winning neurosurgeons at IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics offer procedures to relieve back pain and other symptoms. Learn more about discectomy, and microdiscectomy, both of which are designed to take pressure off nerves.
Discectomy means the surgical removal of part of or an entire intervertebral disc. Unlike Discectomy, microdiscectomy uses microscopic magnification and is classified as a minimally invasive spinal procedure.
During both procedures, a small part of the bone over the nerve root and/or disc material under the nerve root is taken out. These treatments are typically performed for reasons such as:
If they quality for both procedures, patients usually opt for a microdiscectomy, due to the host of advantages it offers to patients. These benefits include a smaller incision and scar, less risk of tissue damage and blood loss, and a higher likelihood of less post-operative pain and faster recovery times. Potential risks and complications of either procedure may vary depending on a patient’s age and general health.
After the procedure, patients are typically able to return to their normal daily routine in less than two weeks. However, this heavily depends upon their post-operative care and how strictly they adhere to the doctor’s orders regarding activity levels.
The award-winning surgeons at IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics generally use discectomy and microdiscectomy to treat patients suffering from a variety of symptoms caused by a bulging or herniated disc. Patients may be considered for these procedures if they’ve experienced such symptoms as the following:
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Our compassionate team of neurosurgeons has helped countless patients throughout NJ, NY, and CT overcome these debilitating symptoms and help them live pain-free. To learn more about these procedures and other treatments for spine disorders such as discectomy, contact us today and schedule a consultation at one of our locations in the Paramus, Hazlet, Jersey City and Bedminster in New Jersey and New York.