Discectomy
Discectomy is the a surgical procedure in which the ruptured portion of a ruptured spinal disc (the pad between two vertebrae) is removed. Disc tissue near the rupture may also be removed, but usually most of the disc is saved. If a spinal fusion is needed, a more complete discectomy is performed.
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How is a discectomy done?
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Can a discectomy be reversed?
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How will i know that my discectomy is successful?
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Could a percataneous discectomy make your disk stronger?
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How long must I restrict activity after discectomy with fusion?
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How long does it take to be able to exercise after a micro discectomy?
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What to do if i got discectomy exactly a week ago, should I be feeling better?
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Is it ok to have pain 8 months after a discectomy? What kind of pain and what level is acceptable at this stage?
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I had a discectomy about three days ago, however the pain appears to be getting progressively worse, is this normal?
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What is the recovery time for a diskectomy? How long does it take to recover from a diskectomy? When can I get back to normal activities and work?
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I go to hosp tomorrow to be checked over after my discectomy 2 weeks ago that's left me in more pain on the other side of my body. What can I expect ?
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What to expect with TMJ discectomy?
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How should I sleep after discectomy?
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Is it safe to cycle after a discectomy?
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Why does my back spasm after discectomy?
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What is the estimated recovery time for laser discectomy?
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My husband had a discectomy. How long should the post-op pain last?
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How long of a recovery time should I expect from discectomy surgery?
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Can you tell me anything about pain -post diskectomy surgery 2 years ago?
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What is special about a minimally invasive discectomy over traditional surgery?
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Is the recovery time and long term prognosis better for laser discectomy over traditional?
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How painful is a c-spine diskectomy & fusion?
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How long are you numb for after having a discectomy?
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Can you explain a hemilaminotomy diskectomy operation?
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How long will your back hurt after a discectomy in lower back?
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Which is better for?A herniated disc --- ?Discectomy or fusion?
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What are the success rates for spinal fusion diskectomy for smokers?
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