In general, each bone present in the spine is known as a disc. Discs will cushion your bones and iact a shock absorber. Slipped discs can occur at any part of the body along the spine, especially in the neck region. But mostly it tends to occur in lower back region. For treating the slipped disc problem, discectomy is the commonly used surgery. During this surgery, the disc portion which has been causing the nerve root pressure will be permanently removed. In certain situations, the complete disc may also be removed. Via an incision, the surgeon will access the disc in your neck or back.
When is Slipped Disc Surgery necessary?
Mostly Slipped Disc Surgery will be necessary when problems occur in the lumbar spine (lower back) or cervical spine (neck).
Lower back or lumbar spine
The major cause for problems in the lumbar spine is sciatica. Forcing the pressure on several or any particular nerves which are connected to sciatica nerve may cause burning, tingling, pain, lack of feeling from leg to buttocks amongst other symptoms.
Neck or cervical spine
Experiencing a sharp or dull pain in the neck or between the shoulder blades is a symptom of problems with the cervical spine.
Types of Slipped Disc Surgery
Artificial disc surgery – When the pain occurs in the lower back, this type will be utilized for the single disc.
Microdiscectomy or Discectomy – This is an outpatient surgery typically used to remove a herniated disc issue.
Laminectomy or Laminotomy – This surgery is used to relieve pressure in the nerve root.
Spine & Neurosurgery
