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What does it mean to have percutaneous thoracic discectomy?

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Cool way to operate: Minimally invasive way to remove a portion of a herniated disc in the mid back region. I found a great website with explanation and quote part below in comments.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Look up complication: Please look up thecomplication rate of this procedure.

Answered 7/5/2012

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