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Microdiscectomy
Restoring Spinal Health with Precision Care
Welcome to Universal Hospital, where your spinal health is our top priority. Our expert team of neurosurgeons specializes in advanced surgical procedures, including microdiscectomy, a minimally invasive technique designed to relieve pain and discomfort associated with herniated discs.
What is Microdiscectomy?
Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure aimed at treating herniated discs, a common spinal condition where the soft inner portion of a spinal disc protrudes through the tough outer layer. This can lead to nerve compression, resulting in pain, weakness, and numbness. Microdiscectomy is performed to alleviate these symptoms and improve overall spinal health.
How is Microdiscectomy Performed?
A key feature of microdiscectomy is its minimally invasive nature. Surgeons use a tiny incision and specialized instruments, including a microscope, to carefully remove the herniated disc material that is pressing on the spinal nerves. This approach minimizes damage to surrounding tissues, reduces scarring, and allows for a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgeries.
Indications for Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is typically recommended for patients experiencing the following symptoms due to a herniated disc:
- Persistent lower back pain
- Radiating leg pain (sciatica)
- Muscle weakness or numbness in the legs
- Difficulty walking or standing for extended periods
The Microdiscectomy Procedure
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is administered.
- Incision: A small incision (usually less than an inch) is made over the affected disc.
- Microscopic Visualization: A microscope or magnifying loupe is used to visualize the affected disc and surrounding structures.
- Disc Access: Soft tissues are gently moved aside to access the herniated disc.
- Disc Removal: The portion of the disc causing compression is carefully removed, relieving pressure on spinal nerves.
- Closure: The incision is closed with stitches or staples.
Benefits of Microdiscectomy
- Immediate Pain Relief: Alleviates nerve compression, resulting in rapid pain relief.
- Minimally Invasive: Involves a small incision, reducing tissue damage and promoting quicker recovery.
- Preservation of Disc Structure: Only the herniated portion of the disc is removed, preserving the overall disc structure.
- Outpatient Procedure: Often performed as an outpatient procedure, allowing for a same-day return home.
Considerations and Potential Risks
- Infection: Risk of postoperative infections.
- Bleeding: Minimal bleeding is common but excessive bleeding is rare.
- Nerve Damage: Possibility of nerve damage, although uncommon.
- Recurrence: In some cases, disc herniation may recur over time.
Recovery and Postoperative Care
- Hospital Stay: Microdiscectomy is typically performed as an outpatient procedure.
- Activity Modification: Temporary restrictions on certain activities to aid healing.
- Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the back and improve flexibility.
- Follow-up Appointments: Regular follow-ups to monitor recovery and address any concerns.
