A member asked:

Why is discectomy and fusion necessary when the problem is nerve root compression from bone spurs. research says disc comp gen. resolves w/out surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Depends on Diagnosis: For disc herniation disectomy shown give quicker leg pain relief no difference at two years sport trial. Fusion are recommended for spinal instability not generally a problem with a simple disc herniation really need to know what symptom you want to get treat and what the diagnosis is,generally stenosis can be accompanied with spondylolithesis a slip which does better as a decompression and fusion

Answered 7/5/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more