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Patients suffering from leg pain as a result of lumbar disc herniation may be candidates for lumbar discectomy. The goal of this decompressive spinal surgery procedure is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots that may cause weakness in the legs or feet, leg pain that limits normal activity, or impaired bowel and/or bladder function. University Spine Associates predominately utilizes either a microdiscectomy approach or a true minimally invasive spine surgery through tubes, resulting in less recovery time.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Surgery
A lumbar discectomy begins with a small incision and/or a tubular retractor is inserted in which the surgeon will perform surgery through. A portion of the lamina is removed to expose compressed area of the spinal cord, and pressure is relieved by removing the herniated disc. The small incision is closed, leaving a minimal scar. Many patients may be discharged the same day of surgery and may notice some immediate improvements in some or all symptoms.
University Spine Associates will work with each patient to determine if lumbar discectomy, minimally invasive spinal surgery, or another form of spine surgery is necessary to relieve your leg, neck, or back pain that are a result of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, ruptured discs, or spinal decompression. |
