Discectomy
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Discectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a portion of a herniated or damaged disc in the spine. This condition often results from wear and tear, injury, or degenerative diseases, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and legs. Discectomy is typically considered when conservative treatments, like physical therapy or medication, have not provided sufficient relief, and the symptoms significantly impact a person’s daily life.
The procedure is usually conducted under general anesthesia and may be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques. In a typical discectomy, the surgeon makes an incision near the affected area of the spine, removes the portion of the disc that is pressing on nearby nerves, and then closes the incision. Patients can expect a hospital stay that varies in length, depending on the surgical approach and individual recovery progress.
While many patients experience significant relief from symptoms after discectomy, there are potential benefits and risks to consider. Benefits may include reduced pain and improved mobility, which can enhance quality of life. However, risks such as infection, bleeding, or nerve damage exist, and some individuals may experience recurring symptoms or complications. It is essential to discuss these aspects with a healthcare provider for a comprehensive understanding.
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This research paper aimed to study how a specific type of neck surgery, known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), impacts the risk of spinal injury in a head-on collision. To do this, t...Awake Discectomy: Safe Treatment for Herniated Discs Explained
This study investigated whether a specific type of back surgery (transforaminal endoscopic discectomy) used to treat herniated discs could be done safely and effectively on patients who are awake and ...Biportal Vs. Microscopic Discectomy: Which Surgery Is Best for You?
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This study looked at the 10-year outcomes of two treatments for cervical degenerative disc disease (a condition where the cushioning discs in the neck break down): cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA, a s...Cervical Discectomy Vs. Disc Arthroplasty: What Patients Should Know
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This research paper aims to compare two different types of surgical procedures used in addressing neck spine conditions: the Cage Plate System (CPS) and Stand-alone Cage (SC) methods. The researchers ...Comparing Devices for Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy Surgery
This study looks at two different types of devices used in a type of neck surgery called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The two devices are stand-alone anchored spacers (SAAS) and cag...Comparing Discectomy and Laminoplasty for Neck Pain Relief
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This study looked at the effectiveness of two types of surgical procedures for treating a condition called lumbar disc herniation (LDH), which is a problem with one of the discs between the vertebrae ...Comparing Discectomy Options for Neck Pain Relief: Acdf Vs. Pcf
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This research paper talks about a study comparing two types of surgeries used to treat herniated discs in the lower back. These surgeries are called full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) and open d...Comparing Percutaneous and Open Discectomy for Lumbar Herniation
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This study looked at the results of four different treatments for lumbar disc herniation, a condition where the cushioning discs in the spine slip out of place and cause back pain. The treatments incl...Comparing Two Surgical Methods for Cervical Discectomy Outcomes
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This research paper looks at the cost-effectiveness of four different surgical techniques used to treat lumbar disc herniation (LDH), a condition that affects the discs in the lower back. These techni...Discectomy for Herniated Discs: Pain Relief Insights for Patients
After having surgery for a herniated disc in the lower spine, many patients experience pain in the lower leg, buttock, and lower back. This study looked at whether a type of surgery called a discectom...Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Effectiveness and Outcomes
This research paper is a thorough review and analysis of various studies on patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH), a condition where a disc in the spine ruptures or becomes damaged, causing back ...Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Pain Relief and Recovery
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This study looked at the effectiveness of a less invasive back surgery called percutaneous endoscopic discectomy (PED) in teenagers with a condition known as lumbar disc herniation (LDH) - where a dis...Effectiveness of Discectomy Surgery for Obese Patients with Back Pain
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This research paper looks at the number of patients who visit the emergency department (ED) after having a common type of back surgery called a lumbar discectomy. This type of surgery is often followe...Endoscopic Discectomy: a Less Invasive Option for Slipped Discs
This study looks at a less invasive procedure for treating herniated lumbar discs, commonly known as slipped discs in the lower back. The treatment, called endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD), can be d...Endoscopic Discectomy: a Minimally Invasive Solution for Back Pain
This research paper discusses the development of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS), a less invasive alternative to traditional open spine surgery. ESS has been particularly beneficial for treating lumbar...Endoscopic Discectomy: a Safer Option for Lumbar Disc Herniation
The research paper is about a study conducted on the effectiveness and benefits of endoscopic discectomy, a type of less invasive back surgery, compared to traditional open lumbar discectomy. The rese...Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy: a Modern Approach
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This research paper is about a study that aimed to see if using epidural steroids (ES) after a certain type of back surgery (lumbar discectomy) helps reduce pain and improve recovery. This surgery is ...Epidural Vs. Local Anesthesia for Lumbar Discectomy: What Patients
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This research paper discusses the use of minimally invasive surgeries for lumbar disc herniation (LDH), a condition where a disc in the lower back becomes damaged and causes pain. Two such surgeries, ...Minimally Invasive Discectomy for Recurrent Lower Back Herniations
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This research paper looked at two types of minimally invasive surgery used to treat lumbar disc herniation (a common condition where a disc in the lower back herniates, causing pain and discomfort). T...Minimally Invasive Discectomy: Comparing Ubed and Peld for Pain Relief
The research paper is about a comparison between two kinds of surgeries for treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH), a condition where the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through the tough exterior,...Minimally Invasive Discectomy: Options for Lumbar Disc Herniation
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This study compared two minimally invasive surgical methods for treating patients with a specific type of lower back (lumbar) disc herniation. The two procedures are called Unilateral Biportal Endosco...Outcomes of Four-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted on patients who underwent a specific type of spine surgery called four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This sort of research is qui...Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy: Safety and Benefits Explained
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This research paper looks at the safety of performing a specific type of spine surgery (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, or ACDF) in outpatient surgery centers (ASCs) rather than in hospitals....Safety and Efficiency of Outpatient Spine Surgery: a Study on Acdf
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This research paper discusses a common procedure for treating neck conditions, known as Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). While this method has been largely successful, there is a growin...Understanding Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Neck Pain
This article discusses a popular surgery for treating degenerative neck disease, known as Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). The surgery involves the use of bone grafts or interbody space...Understanding Anterior Cervical Discectomy: Benefits and Recovery Tips
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The research paper talks about a common surgery performed on the neck called Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The number of these surgeries has tripled in the last 20 years. While this ...Understanding Complications of Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy Surgery
This research paper looks into the possible complications of a type of surgery called biportal endoscopic discectomy. In simpler terms, it's a minimally invasive procedure used to treat issues in the ...Understanding Discectomy Techniques and Their Complication Rates
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This research paper examines two commonly performed operations to treat neck pain and spinal cord compression - Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) and Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA). The...Understanding Discectomy: Outcomes and Risks for Neck Surgery Patients
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This study looked at the sinking, or subsidence, of bone grafts after a surgical procedure called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), where the damaged disc in the neck is removed and r...Understanding Implant Subsidence After Cervical Discectomy Surgery
This study aimed to understand the relationship between the rate of 'implant subsidence' (which is when an implanted device sinks into the bone) and the size of the implant in relation to the size of ...Understanding Lumbar Discectomy: Risks of Needing Second Surgery
In simple terms, this research aimed to understand the chances of needing a second spinal surgery after having a first operation called a lumbar discectomy. This first operation is a common treatment ...Understanding Recurrence Risks After Lumbar Discectomy Surgery
This study examined the factors that might increase the risk of a patient experiencing a recurrence after undergoing a specific type of back surgery (percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy or PELD)...Understanding Reoperation Rates After Lumbar Discectomy Surgery
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This research paper is about a medical condition called "subsidence" that can occur after a type of spine surgery called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Subsidence is when the vertebra...Understanding Success Rates of Anterior Cervical Discectomy Over Time
This research paper is a review and analysis of multiple studies about the success rate of a specific type of spine surgery called anterior cervical discectomy. The aim of this surgery is to fuse cert...Understanding the Learning Curve for Lumbar Discectomy Surgery
This research paper reviews existing studies on the learning curve for a type of minimally invasive back surgery called interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD). The goal is to determine how m...Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy for Severe Slipped Discs
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This research paper is about a study that aimed to compare the rate of swallowing difficulties (known as dysphagia) after a specific type of neck surgery. The comparison was between two methods: one u...Zero-Profile Spacers Vs. Plate-Cage Constructs in Neck Surgery
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