Excision, in part or whole, of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. The most common indication is disk displacement or herniation. In addition to standard surgical removal, it can be performed by percutaneous diskectomy (DISKECTOMY, PERCUTANEOUS) or by laparoscopic diskectomy, the former being the more common.
Percutaneous excision of a herniated or displaced INTERVERTEBRAL DISC by posterolateral approach, always remaining outside the spinal canal. Percutaneous nucleotomy was first described by Hijikata in Japan in 1975. In 1985 Onik introduced automated percutaneous nucleotomy which consists in percutaneous aspiration of the nucleus pulposus. It is carried out under local anesthesia, thus reducing the surgical insult and requiring brief hospitalization, often performed on an outpatient basis. It appears to be a well-tolerated alternative to surgical diskectomy and chymopapain nucleolysis.
An INTERVERTEBRAL DISC in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region.

Multiple disc herniations in spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda. A case report. (1/394)

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED) tarda is a group of inherited dysplasias in which the spine and the epiphyses of long bones are affected from late childhood. A 19-year-old male was diagnosed as SED tarda. He had a thoracic and then lumbar disc herniations which were separated by a 4-year interval. Surgical excision was performed for each disc herniation. This is the first case report of multiple disc herniations in SED.  (+info)

Ten- to 15-year outcome of surgery for lumbar disc herniation: radiographic instability and clinical findings. (2/394)

The most appropriate treatment for radiculopathy associated with disc pathology is still controversial. Since 1934, surgical treatment has consisted of hemilaminectomy and removal of the herniated material. Many authors believe that these procedures may cause degenerative spondylosis and vertebral instability. Several surgical methods have been proposed, but the long-term effects are still being debated. In addition there appear to be few well-designed outcome studies on the management of this disease. In the present study, 150 patients were selected for surgery with strict criteria and all treated with the standard technique. The series was evaluated by subjective analyses (Roland questionnaire; 120 patients), objective examinations (68 patients - 56.6%) and radiographic studies including dynamic views (analyzed by the Taillard and Boxall methods) to establish the presence of vertebral instability (50 patients - 41.6%). The subjective and objective analyses showed a high rate of good results. Radiographic studies showed vertebral instability in 30 cases, but only 9 were symptomatic. Recurrences were not observed and only a few patients suffered from leg pain. The standard procedure for lumbar disc herniation showed good results at 10- and 15-year follow-up.  (+info)

Prognostic criteria for work resumption after standard lumbar discectomy. (3/394)

The purpose of this study was to determine prognostic criteria for return to work 9-12 years after standard nucleotomy for herniated nucleus pulposus confirmed by CT. From 1985 until 1988, 182 patients (102 male, 80 female, mean age 45 years) with a single-level herniated nucleus pulposus were operated on for the first time. In summer 1997, an average of 10.2 years after the operation, 101 of 182 patients (55.5%) returned a standardised questionnaire. Eighteen patients (9.8%) had died during the intervening years, while 63 patients (34.6%) were lost to follow-up because of moving to other cities. Two groups could then be distinguished: group I worked full time in their usual job; group II did not. The influence of the degree of the paresis, time elapsed since the occurrence, intraoperative findings, age, sex, weight, type of work and re-operations were analysed statistically. Group I consisted of 44 patients who still worked full time in their usual job. Group II contained 57 patients, of whom 18 worked only part of the time, 9 had changed to a lighter full-time job, 23 had taken early retirement, and 7 were receiving a pension. Patients in group I were significantly younger (38 vs. 51 years), had a smaller proportion of patients with more than 20% overweight (27% vs. 44%), had a smaller proportion of severe, grade 0 and 1, motor dysfunction (0% vs. 16.3%), had been operated sooner (within 3 days: 52.3% vs. 19.3%), had undergone fewer re-operations for recurrence of the herniation (4.5% vs. 21.1%), and had worked less frequently in physically demanding jobs (6.7% vs. 22.8%). We concluded that when there is a relative indication for herniated nucleus pulposus surgery, it should be limited to patients aged below 40 years, with slight motor dysfunction, who work in physically undemanding jobs, so as to make a satisfactory long-term result more likely.  (+info)

Is there a rational basis for post-surgical lifting restrictions? 1. Current understanding. (4/394)

Lifting restrictions postoperatively are quite common, but there appears to be little scientific basis for them. Lifting restrictions are inhibitory in terms of return to work and may be a factor in chronicity. The mean functional spinal motion unit stiffness changes with in vitro or computer-simulated discectomies, facetectomies and laminectomies were reviewed from the literature. We modified the NIOSH lifting equation to include another multiplier related to stiffness change post surgery. The new recommended lifts were computed for different lifting conditions seen in industry. The reduction of rotational stiffness ranged from 21% to 41% for a discectomy, 1% to 59% for a facetectomy and 4% to 16% for a partial laminectomy. The recommended lifts based on our modified equation were adjusted accordingly. There is no rational basis for current lifting restrictions. The risk to the spine is a function of many other variables as well as weight (i.e., distance of weight from body). The adjusted NIOSH guidelines provide a reasonable way to estimate weight restrictions and accommodations such as lifting aids. Such restrictions should be as liberal as possible so as to facilitate, not prevent, return to work. Patients need more advice regarding lifting activities and clinicians should be more knowledgeable about the working conditions and constraints of a given workplace to effectively match the solution to the patient's condition.  (+info)

Is there a rational basis for post-surgical lifting restrictions? 2. Possible scientific approach. (5/394)

Lifting restrictions postoperatively are quite common but there appears to be little scientific basis for them. Lifting restricitions are inhibitory in terms of return to work and may be a factor in chronicity. The mean changes in functional spinal motion unit (FSU) stiffness with in vitro or computer-simulated discectomies, facetectomies and laminectomies were reviewed from the literature. We modified the NIOSH lifting equation to include another multiplier related to stiffness change post surgery. The new recommended lifts were computed for different lifting conditions seen in industry. The reduction of rotational stiffness ranged from 21% to 41% for a discectomy, 1% to 59% for a facetectomy and 4% to 16% for a partial laminectomy. The recommended lifts based on our modified equation were adjusted accordingly. There is no rational basis for current lifting resctrictions. The risk to the spine is a function of many other variables as well as weight (i.e., distance of weight from body). The adjusted NIOSH guidelines provide a reasonable way to estimate weight restrictions and accomodations such as lifting aids. Such resitrictions should be as liberal as possible so as to facilitate, not prevent, return to work. Patients need more advice regarding lifting activities and clinicians should be more knowledgeable about the working conditions and constraints of a given workplace to effectively match the solution to the patient's condition.  (+info)

Predictors for work incapacity continuing after disc surgery. (6/394)

OBJECTIVES: This study was carried out to provide information on and identify factors about the fitness for work 12 months after disc herniation surgery. In addition a predictive tool for this outcome was developed. METHODS: A selected patient population (N = 177) operated on for lumbar disc herniation from September 1995 until May 1996 was evaluated by medical advisers of a sickness fund. The patients were submitted to a standardized interview about their personal, social, medical, professional, and psychological status. To assess the functional status of the lumbar spine, a standardized clinical examination was used. RESULTS: Eighty-five percent of the patients were employed 1 year after surgery. The most important predictors at 6 weeks after intervention were the estimation of pain according to a visual analogue scale, the patient's prediction of his possibilities to resume work, the Oswestry disability index score, and the Zung depression score. Of the clinical factors, nonorganic signs and sensory disturbances after surgery were negative prognosticators for long-lasting disability. Using the Oswestry score, the Zung score, the patient's own prediction, the score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, and the score on the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire, 86% of the poor outcomes could be correctly classified. CONCLUSIONS: The Oswestry disability scale and the Zung depression scale should be included in the routine postoperative assessment after disc surgery and the patient's own prediction of his possibility for fitness for work should be taken seriously. If a poor outcome is predicted, the patient is in need of rehabilitation and should be guided more intensely.  (+info)

When does the patient with a disc herniation undergo lumbosacral discectomy? (7/394)

OBJECTIVES: To design a model that could accurately predict eventual lumbar disc surgery in the patient initially presenting with clinical findings of nerve root compression. METHODS: Prospective study in 183 patients with nerve root compression sampled from a primary care population. All patients underwent a standardised history, physical examination, and MRI. Surgery carried out in the next 6 months was recorded. Models were constructed to predict whether patients eventually received surgery. RESULTS: Two models were constructed. Reduced model A was based on baseline findings, only, and contained six variables. Model B incorporated change over time as well and contained 10 variables. The area under the curve (in a receiver operating characteristic) for these models was 0.86 and 0.92, respectively. It was shown that at a probability cut off of 0.60, model B predicted eventual surgery with a sensitivity of 57% and a specificity of 100%. CONCLUSIONS: Given the requirement of a high specificity, eventual operation could be adequately predicted in a sample of 183 patients with clinical nerve root compression. The application of the model in patients with nerve root compression might lead to earlier operation in a subset of patients resulting in a reduction of duration of illness and associated indirect costs. An important prerequisite for future application would be the validation of the prediction rule in another population.  (+info)

The relation between expectations and outcomes in surgery for sciatica. (8/394)

OBJECTIVE: To describe the expectations that patients and their physicians have for outcomes after surgical treatment for sciatica and to examine the associations between expectations and outcomes. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING/PATIENTS: We recruited 273 patients, from the offices of orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and occupational medicine physicians in Maine, who had diskectomy for sciatica. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Patients' and physicians' expectations were measured before surgery. Satisfaction with care and changes in symptoms and functional status were measured 12 months after surgery. More patients who expected a shorter recovery tJgie after surgery were "delighted," "pleased," or "mostly satisfied" with their outcomes 12 months after surgery than patients who expected a longer recovery tJgie (odds ratio [OR] 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1, 4.4). Also, more patients who preferred surgery after learning that sciatica could get better without surgery had good symptom scores 12 months after surgery than patients who did not prefer surgery (OR 2.9; 95% CI 1.2, 7.0). When physicians predicted a "great deal of Jgiprovement" after surgery, 39% of patients were not satisfied with their outcomes and 25% said their symptoms had not Jgiproved. CONCLUSIONS: More patients with favorable expectations about surgery had good outcomes than patients with unfavorable expectations. Physicians' expectations were overly optJgiistic. Patient expectations appear to be Jgiportant predictors of outcomes, and eliciting them may help physicians identify patients more likely to benefit from diskectomy for sciatica.  (+info)

Diskectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of an intervertebral disc (the cushion between two vertebrae) is removed. This procedure is typically performed to alleviate pressure on nerve roots or the spinal cord caused by a herniated or degenerative disc. In a diskectomy, the surgeon accesses the damaged disc through an incision in the back or neck and removes the portion of the disc that is causing the compression. This can help to relieve pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected limb. Diskectomy may be performed as an open surgery or using minimally invasive techniques, depending on the individual case.

A percutaneous diskectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove herniated disc material that is causing pain or neurological symptoms. "Percutaneous" means that the surgery is performed through a small incision or needle stick, rather than through a larger incision that requires muscle dissection.

During the procedure, the surgeon uses imaging guidance, such as fluoroscopy or computed tomography (CT), to guide a needle or series of needles into the affected disc space. Once the needle is in place, the surgeon uses small instruments or lasers to remove the herniated disc material that is pressing on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

Percutaneous diskectomy is typically recommended for patients who have not responded to conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, and rest, and who have symptoms that are severe or worsening. The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis and has a shorter recovery time compared to traditional open discectomy. However, it may not be appropriate for all cases of herniated discs, particularly those with significant nerve compression or spinal instability.

Intervertebral disc displacement, also known as a slipped disc or herniated disc, is a medical condition where the inner, softer material (nucleus pulposus) of the intervertebral disc bulges or ruptures through its outer, tougher ring (annulus fibrosus). This can put pressure on nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area, often in the lower back or neck. The displacement may also lead to inflammation and irritation of the surrounding spinal structures, further exacerbating the symptoms. The condition is typically caused by age-related wear and tear (degenerative disc disease) or sudden trauma.

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Laser spine surgery first began seeing clinical use in the 1980s and was primarily used within discectomy to treat lumbar disc ... Quigley, M. R.; Maroon, J. C. (1994-01-01). "Laser discectomy: a review". Spine. 19 (1): 53-56. doi:10.1097/00007632-199401000- ... Laser Discectomy) or Radiofrequency Coblation (Nucleoplasty)". providers.bcidaho.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21. Rolle A, Thetter O ...
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The first blind transforaminal discectomy was done by Parvis Kambin in 1973 with Craig's canula's. The Tessys method was a ... A. Gibson; Transforaminal endoscopic or micro-diskectomy - Early results of a randomized controlled trial, Abstract 2010 F. ... Obenchain, Theodore G. (1991-06-01). "Laparoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Case Report". Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. 1 (3 ... Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy) by orthopaedic surgeon M. Iprenburg, who has since then successfully used ...
First ever endoscopic discectomy surgery in any public sector hospital of Sindh was also performed at the university's ... APP (2020-02-11). "First endoscopic discectomy surgery at LUMHS". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Report, Bureau (2007-02-20 ...
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Craniotomy for brain tumor (CBT) Discectomy Laminectomy Posterolateral lumbar ... This procedure is known as a discectomy. Generally once a disc is removed it is replaced by an implant which will create a bony ... At times instead of disc removal a Laser discectomy could be used to decompress a nerve root. This method is mainly used for ...
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Kambin's preliminary study of nine patients who underwent lateral discectomy was published in the peer-reviewed journal ... Schaffer, J.L. and Kambin, P.: Percutaneous Posterolateral Lumbar Discectomy and Decompression with a 6.9-Millimeter Cannula. ... Schaffer, J.L., Kambin P: Percutaneous Posterolateral Lumbar Discectomy and Decompression with a 6.9 Millimeter Cannula: ... Kambin, P: Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy: Current Practice. Surgical Rounds for Orthopaedics, pp 31-35, December 1988. ...
Aryan, H. E. (2006). "Lumbar diskectomy in a human-habituated mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei)". Clinical Neurology ...
He had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. "The surgeon opened up my throat from the front", he explained. "Apparently ...
CNS 2004 San Francisco Paramedian Small Endoscopic L5-S1 Discectomy. CNS 2002 Philadelphia Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Small ... IITS 2006, Phoenix Double Approach Small Non Traumatic Discectomy in L4/L5 and L5/S1 True Central Disc Herniations: No Access ... "Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy and Reconfiguration: A Postero-lateral Approach Into The Spinal Canal" Surgical ... New Orleans, Louisiana Endoscopic Anterior Cervical Discectomy Without Fusion Through a Two Millimeter Opening. The ...
McRoberts underwent a successful lumbar discectomy on August 3, 2006. He had been suffering from chronic back problems since ...
He had season-ending lumbar discectomy back surgery on August 5. On April 25, 2015, Victorino was placed on the 15-day disabled ...
... is often performed in association with some form of discectomy. When the vertebral body has been removed, the ...
In April 2012 Smith had an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Four months after surgery, Smith fully recovered from the ...
Meniscectomy, also termed discectomy refers to surgical removal of the articular disc. This is rarely carried out in TMD, it ...
Subsequent to this, Stone underwent a lumbar discectomy in May of 2022. Stone's lumbar surgery had initial success, and he was ...
Menisectomy, also termed discectomy refers to the surgical removal of the articular disc. This is rarely carried out in TMD, it ...
... is one of the substracts used in chemonucleolysis (a type of percutaneous discectomy). This method was a new ...
... aggressive discectomy) and the latter, Limited Discectomy (LD; or, conservative discectomy). However, with either technique, ... The former of these two discectomy techniques involved in open discectomy is known as Subtotal Discectomy (SD; or, ... Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A procedure that reaches the cervical spine (neck) through a small incision in the ... Dynamic Stabilisation: Following a discectomy, a stabilisation implant is implanted with a 'dynamic' component. This can be ...
"Four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plate fixation: radiographic and clinical results". Neurosurgery. 66 (4 ...
Discectomy has better outcomes at one year but not at four to ten years. The less invasive microdiscectomy has not been shown ... Discectomy (the partial removal of a disc that is causing leg pain) can provide pain relief sooner than nonsurgical treatments ... to result in a different outcome than regular discectomy. For most other conditions, there is not enough evidence to provide ...
Liu WJ, Hu L, Chou PH, Wang JW, Kan WS (November 2016). "Comparison of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion versus Posterior ... Procedures such as foraminotomy, laminotomy, or discectomy may be considered by neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. ... Regarding surgical interventions for cervical radiculopathy, the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure is more ...
In 2015, DiSpirito underwent an emergency surgery, a discectomy spinal surgery for his acute sciatica. The surgery left ...
In October 2016, Lynch underwent a discectomy procedure to remove a portion of an intervertebral disc. Complications arose when ...
A cerebrospinal fluid leak can be a rare complication of an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. One study suggested a CSF ... "Cerebrospinal fluid leaks and their management after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a report of 13 cases and a review ...
Whatley underwent anterior cervical discectomy surgery to relieve neck and back pain. A year later, Bennington announced on The ...
A discectomy (also called open discectomy, if done through a 1/2 inch or larger skin opening) is the surgical removal of ... Small or ultra-small endoscopic discectomy (called Nano Endoscopic Discectomy) does not have internal cutting or bone removal ... The traditional open discectomy, or Loves technique, was published by Ross and Love in 1971. Advances have produced ... The removal of disc material due to discectomy meant that Woods eventually had to go through spinal fusion to recover. In the U ...
Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the cushion that helps support part of your spinal column. These cushions are ... Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the cushion that helps support part of your spinal column. These cushions are ... Diskectomy in the lower part of your back (lumbar spine) may be part of a larger surgery that also includes a laminectomy, ... Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the cushion that helps support part of your spinal column. These cushions are ...
This surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than an open lumbar discectomy. ... Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. ... What is a lumbar discectomy?. Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. This surgery uses smaller ... Lumbar discectomy cant be used to treat all cases of back pain. And not everyone with a herniated disc needs a lumbar ...
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and ... Percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. Interventional procedures guidance [IPG61]. Published: 27 May 2004. ... Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and ...
Discectomy. Get Well Soon. Helping you to make a speedy recovery after a slipped disc operation. ... The technical term for your operation is a discectomy, which is how your surgeon and other health professionals who are helping ...
... or by laparoscopic diskectomy, the former being the more common.. Also Known As: Discectomy; Discectomies; Diskectomies. ... Diskectomy (Discectomy) Summary Description: Excision, in part or whole, of an intervertebral disk. The most common indication ... In addition to standard surgical removal, it can be performed by percutaneous diskectomy (DISKECTOMY, PERCUTANEOUS) ... Key Diseases for which Diskectomy is Relevant. * Pain (Aches) : 35 outcomes 42 studies in 281 results ...
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a standard surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, but ... Anterior discectomy and fusion for painful cervical disc disease: a report of 50 patients with an average follow-up of 21 years ... The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion has been shown to be effective in patients with cervical radiculopathy or ... Robinson anterior cervical discectomy and arthrodesis for cervical radiculopathy: long-term follow-up of one hundred and twenty ...
Discectomy may be done in conjunction with a foraminotomy and/or a fusion. ...
... Spinal Tech Carly Behm - Wednesday, June 21st, 2023. ... Barricaid is designed to prevent reherniation and reoperation for patients with large annular defects after lumbar discectomy, ... Cigna members access to the Barricaid technology and help to reduce the burden of reherniation and reoperation for discectomy ...
Learn about options for diagnosing and treating Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (Intervertebral Spacer) at Illinois ... Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (Intervertebral Spacer). Overview. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusions can be ...
... www.caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/anterior-cervical-discectomy-fusion/,Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Non- ... Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Non-Surgical Options Ross Hauser, MD Many people come to Caring Medical because ... These people are looking for a realistic treatment option for their Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery ... In separate articles, we discuss Cervical neck instability, and, Atlantoaxial … Continue reading Anterior Cervical Discectomy ...
A discectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve the pressure caused by a slipped disc and to alleviate pain, numbness, and ... Discectomy is a surgery to relieve the pressure caused by a slipped disc and alleviate pain, numbness and tingling. ... Types of discectomy. In general, there are 5 types of discectomy:. Lumbar discectomy. Lumbar discectomy removes part of the ... Anterior cervical discectomy. Similar to a cervical discectomy, an anterior cervical discectomy removes a disc from the ...
This meta-analysis showed that cervical disc arthroplasty was superior over anterior discectomy and fusion for the treatment of ... Conclusions: This meta-analysis showed that cervical disc arthroplasty was superior over anterior discectomy and fusion for the ... Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Treatment of ... versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of 1-level or 2-level symptomatic cervical disc disease ...
The surgeon then removed the damaged discs (discectomy), which left space between the vertebrae empty. Artificial discs were ... "anterior cervical discectomy and fusion" (ACDF surgery). ...
... and alternatives the patient elected to undergo outpatient selective endoscopic posterolateral discectomy. The patient ...
... discectomies, fusion? High Impacts medical drawings offer clear illustrations of these complex surgeries. ... This exhibit illustrates a complicated combination of surgeries involving a T12 corpectomy, T11 and T12-L1 discectomies, and a ...
Wu, P.H., Kim, H.S., Lee, Y.J. et al. Posterior endoscopic cervical foramiotomy and discectomy: clinical and radiological ... Quillo-Olvera J, Lin G-X, Kim J-S (2018) Percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy: a technical review. Ann Transl Med 6:100- ... Definition of V-point in posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy and discectomy. "V" point is defined as junction of ... Epstein NE (2019) A review of complication rates for anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF). Surg Neurol Int 10:100. ...
A Cervical Discectomy is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root ...
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... (ACDF) is a spine surgery procedure in which a spine surgeon removes a damaged ... Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Help?. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion can be remarkably helpful for those with neck ... Discectomy - The suffix "-ectomy" means to remove, thus discectomy is the removal of a spinal disc. ... Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - The Procedure (in depth). Once the patient is placed under general anesthesia, the ...
TX offer lumbar discectomy, a surgical procedure to treat a herniated or ruptured disc. ... A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure to treat a herniated or ruptured disc, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. ... To perform lumbar discectomy, your doctor makes a small incision in your lower back over the affected spinal disc. Some ... Lumbar discectomy as with any invasive surgery may be associated with certain complications, which include nerve and spinal ...
Patient information of exercises and activies following lumbar discectomy/laminectomy surgery.. Format. Brochure. Topic. ... Exercises and Activities following Lumbar Discectomy/Laminectomy (not Fusions) https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem2812 ...
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The comparison population was patients enrolled in the RCT study who had discectomy with an ACD (N = 262) or discectomy alone ( ... In the previous RCT, 272 control patients had discectomy surgery alone (RCT-Control), and 262 patients had discectomy surgery ... Methods: In this post-market study, all patients (N = 55) received discectomy surgery with a bone-anchored ACD. ... during discectomy surgery lowered the risk of symptomatic reherniation and reoperation over one year with fewer serious adverse ...
Arthroscopic discectomy is a procedure performed on the lumbar spine (and the cervical spine to some extent), in which micro- ... Arthroscopic discectomy is a procedure performed on the lumbar spine (and the cervical spine to some extent), in which micro- ... How Does Arthroscopic Discectomy Work?. After the administration of local anesthesia, the surgeon will insert a small needle ... Recovery from Arthroscopic Discectomy. Recovery time for this procedure is exceptionally minimal. It is performed as an ...
This exhibit illustrates a C4-5 partial percutaneous discectomy utilizing coblation. Coblation is a non-heat driven process ... cervical disc herniation coblation wand microdiscectomy nucleoplasty wand nucleus coblation partial discectomy percutaneous ... This exhibit illustrates a C4-5 partial percutaneous discectomy utilizing coblation. Coblation is a non-heat driven process ... Male C3-4 Anterior Cervical Discectomy Utilizing Traction and Fusion with PEEK Cage - No Text. ...
A video showing the procedure of Tubular Diskectomy of a herniated disk. ... A video showing the procedure of Tubular Diskectomy of a herniated disk. ... A video showing the procedure of Tubular Diskectomy of a herniated disk. ...
I am an Irish surfer living in the North East of England- good waves, mega cold! I had a spinal discectomy and fusion c6-7 last ...
  • citation needed] Most athletes return to their pre-surgery level after a discectomy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the cushion that helps support part of your spinal column. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Diskectomy in the lower part of your back (lumbar spine) may be part of a larger surgery that also includes a laminectomy , foraminotomy , or spinal fusion . (medlineplus.gov)
  • Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than an open lumbar discectomy. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • These people are looking for a realistic treatment option for their Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery recommendation. (caringmedical.com)
  • A discectomy is a spinal surgery to treat a slipped (herniated) disc . (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • This meta-analysis showed that cervical disc arthroplasty was superior over anterior discectomy and fusion for the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease in terms of overall success, NDI success, neurological success, implant/surgery-related serious adverse events, secondary procedure, functional outcomes, patient satisfaction and recommendation, and superior adjacent segment degeneration. (nih.gov)
  • When physical therapy failed to improve his symptoms, he was referred for surgery - specifically an "anterior cervical discectomy and fusion" (ACDF surgery). (charlesboyk-law.com)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a spine surgery procedure in which a spine surgeon removes a damaged intervertebral disc in the neck then places bone or bone-like material in its place to fuse the two remaining vertebrae together. (adrspine.com)
  • Lumbar discectomy as with any invasive surgery may be associated with certain complications, which include nerve and spinal cord injury, infection and ongoing pain. (fondren.com)
  • Patient information of exercises and activies following lumbar discectomy/laminectomy surgery. (eduhealth.ca)
  • If it ruptures (herniates), it can lead to severe pain since it will exert pressure on surrounding nerves, resulting in the need for percutaneous lumbar discectomy, also called decompression surgery. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • Percutaneous lumbar discectomy surgery is an emergency if you have cauda equina syndrome. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • Lumbar discectomy surgery is performed using minimally invasive techniques and is done to address a herniated disc in the lower section of your spine or lower back. (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy surgery generally takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to be completed. (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • How long after lumbar discectomy surgery can I return to work or other activities? (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • How successful is lumbar discectomy surgery? (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy surgery has been found to be extremely successful in relieving the pain and symptoms associated with disc herniation. (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • What is Microlumbar Discectomy Surgery? (dryashar.com)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been demonstrated to be safe in the outpatient setting, as the awareness of same-day surgery procedures is on the rise due to better outcome and shorter recovery time. (medscape.com)
  • Microdiscectomy is a spine operation with a smaller incision than traditional discectomy, in which a portion of a herniated nucleus pulposus is removed by way of a surgical instrument, while using an external operating microscope for lighting and magnification. (wikipedia.org)
  • Diskectomy in your neck (cervical spine) is most often done along with foraminotomy, or fusion. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Performed on the neck area, a cervical discectomy is used to remove a disc from the cervical spine. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Similar to a cervical discectomy, an anterior cervical discectomy removes a disc from the cervical spine. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • In a discectomy, the risks also include damage to the nerves in the spine or spinal fluid leakage. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Arthroscopic discectomy is a procedure performed on the lumbar spine (and the cervical spine to some extent), in which micro-tools are used to perform a minimally invasive procedure. (adventhealth.com)
  • To learn more about an arthroscopic discectomy, contact Dr. Chetan Patel at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health to discuss your condition. (adventhealth.com)
  • For more information about arthroscopic discectomy procedures or other options available to you for spinal decompression, contact Dr. Chetan Patel at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health. (adventhealth.com)
  • The percutaneous lumbar discectomy is a procedure to extract herniated disc matter pressing on the spine or nerves. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • There is a choice as to how to reconstruct the spine after discectomy. (spinesurgerylondon.com)
  • A discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the spine. (painneck.com)
  • Whilst conventional open techniques used to remove a herniated disc involve either cutting the muscles and ligaments in the spine, or removing large portions of the lamina or back bone, minimal access microendoscopic cervical discectomy is performed via endoscopic technique, reducing the degree of trauma to the neck region. (painneck.com)
  • While the most common spine condition treated by our discectomy procedure is a herniated or bulging disc, there can also be several other conditions relieved by this minimally invasive [procedure. (besthealthsystem.com)
  • Lumbar Micro Discectomy is done from the back of the spine through a small skin incision under general anesthesia for the purposes of removing a herniated disc and/or removing spurs. (drkotecha.com)
  • The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with instrumentation (ACDFI) technique involves the additional stabilization of the cervical spine with instrumentation. (medscape.com)
  • Compared with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), TDR is a motion-preserving technique and reproduces more closely physiologic kinematics of the cervical spine. (medscape.com)
  • The removal of disc material due to discectomy meant that Woods eventually had to go through spinal fusion to recover. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a standard surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, but reoperations sometimes are performed to treat complications of fusion such as pseudarthrosis and adjacent-segment degeneration. (springer.com)
  • Available evidence suggests that a cervical disc arthroplasty can provide pain relief and functional improvements similar or superior to an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. (springer.com)
  • PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched to identify RCTs comparing cervical disc arthroplasty with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and reporting the frequency of reoperation. (springer.com)
  • In the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion group, autograft was used in one study and allograft in 11 studies. (springer.com)
  • Cervical disc arthroplasty is associated with fewer reoperations than anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, indicating that it is a safe and effective alternative to fusion for cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. (springer.com)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is widely accepted as a standard surgical treatment for cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy or myelopathy refractory to conservative management [ 4 , 17 ]. (springer.com)
  • 21 ] reported symptomatic adjacent-segment degeneration occurred with an annual risk of 3% after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. (springer.com)
  • Discectomy may be done in conjunction with a foraminotomy and/or a fusion . (adlergiersch.com)
  • A discectomy fusion connects 2 vertebrae into a single piece of bone. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • This study aimed to investigate the mid- to long-term outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of 1-level or 2-level symptomatic cervical disc disease. (nih.gov)
  • This exhibit illustrates a complicated combination of surgeries involving a T12 corpectomy, T11 and T12-L1 discectomies, and a thoracolumbar fusion. (highimpact.com)
  • Anterior approaches treatment options such as cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) are popular treatment options for cervical radiculopathy [ 3 ]. (springer.com)
  • Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Help? (adrspine.com)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion can be remarkably helpful for those with neck pain and symptoms caused by a diseased or damaged cervical disc. (adrspine.com)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is usually reserved for people who have had neck, shoulder, and/or arm symptoms for weeks to months that have not improved after various conservative treatments. (adrspine.com)
  • This stock medical illustration features multiple surgical steps revealing an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at the C5-C6 level. (smartimagebase.com)
  • By removing smaller portions of the lamina rather than conducting a full laminectomy, minimally invasive discectomy allows the surgeon to forego the necessity of fusion after disc removal as the intervertebral height can be maintained by the mainly intact cervical spinal structures without the risk of spinal curvature, or kyphosis. (painneck.com)
  • With the advent of ACD, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) techniques were simultaneously and independently popularized by Cloward[6] and Smith and Robinson. (medscape.com)
  • Biomechanical performance of the novel assembled uncovertebral joint fusion cage in single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A finite element analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is widely accepted as the gold standard surgical procedure for treating cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy . (bvsalud.org)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusions can be performed with an intervertebral spacer as a secondary tactic to the procedure. (ibji.com)
  • Microendoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses small incisions to perform a discectomy. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure to treat a herniated or ruptured disc, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. (fondren.com)
  • A video showing the procedure of Tubular Diskectomy of a herniated disk. (blogspot.com)
  • Minimal access microendoscopic discectomy relies on the use of an endoscope to provide visual access during the procedure, as the incision is very small. (painneck.com)
  • Percutaneous Discectomy is an advanced procedure that decreases pressure on nerve roots from bulging or protruding discs. (precisionpaincare.org)
  • Our minimally invasive discectomy procedure offers relief from chronic pain caused by a herniated disc or bulging discs. (besthealthsystem.com)
  • Our discectomy procedure is a minimally invasive way to help treat the pain associated with a herniated or bulging disc by alleviating the pressure on the affected nerve. (besthealthsystem.com)
  • Conclusions: Even after adjusting for patient demographics and comorbidity, we observed a large variation in reoperation rates across hospitals and surgeons after lumbar discectomy, a relatively simple spinal procedure. (cdc.gov)
  • Advances have produced visualization improvements to traditional discectomy procedures (e.g. microdiscectomy, an open discectomy using an external microscope typically done through a 1-inch or larger skin opening), or endoscopic discectomy (the scope passes internally and typically done through a 2 mm skin opening or larger, up to 12 mm). (wikipedia.org)
  • A lumber discectomy or laminectomy is an operation to treat lumbar spinal stenosis - when the spinal canal in your lower back becomes narrowed. (highgatehospital.co.uk)
  • To perform lumbar discectomy, your doctor makes a small incision in your lower back over the affected spinal disc. (fondren.com)
  • Because we perform lumbar discectomy surgeries using minimally invasive technique, your recovery time and pain will be reduced compared to a traditional open lumbar discectomy. (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. (nice.org.uk)
  • To compare the clinical outcomes of patients with lumbar disc herniation treated with robot-assisted percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (r-PELD) or conventional PELD under fluoroscopy guidance (f-PELD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • With recent advances in techniques for the treatment of LDH, percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has become a widely accepted, minimally invasive treatment for LDH. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In conjunction with the traditional discectomy or microdiscectomy, a laminotomy is often involved to permit access to the intervertebral disc. (wikipedia.org)
  • Discectomy aka Diskectomy, microdiscectomy, disk decompression, percutaneous discectomy is when part of a damaged spinal disk is removed. (reboundclinic.com)
  • Unlike an open lumbar discectomy, the surgeon makes only a very small skin incision and does not remove any bone or muscle. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • A discectomy (also called open discectomy, if done through a 1/2 inch or larger skin opening) is the surgical removal of abnormal disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
  • During a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy, an orthopedic surgeon takes out part of the damaged disc. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • And not everyone with a herniated disc needs a lumbar discectomy. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Lumbar discectomy removes part of the herniated disc to relieve pressure on the nerve. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Discectomy - The suffix "-ectomy" means to remove, thus discectomy is the removal of a spinal disc. (adrspine.com)
  • Conventional open discectomy has long been considered the standard treatment for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients who could benefit from percutaneous lumbar discectomy suffer from pain from a herniated disc. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • Background: Lumbar discectomy is considered a safe, efficacious and cost-effective treatment for selected cases of patients with leg pain associated with the presence of a disc protrusion. (edu.au)
  • Some patients will undergo a discectomy fairly promptly after the diagnosis of disc herniation as this can reduce the risk of permanent nerve damage if there is evidence, through x-rays, MRIs or other scans, that the nerve is being severely impinged by the ruptured disc. (painneck.com)
  • More than one disc may be removed during a discectomy, with several small holes made at different points of the lamina in order to provide the surgeon access to the specific discs. (painneck.com)
  • A lumbar discectomy removes the protruded or herniated portion of the disc to relieve the compression on the nerve. (horizonsurgical.ca)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) was described in the mid-20th century as a treatment for lateral cervical disc syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • A prospective clinical and radiological study with retrospective evaluation were done for 25 patients with 29 levels of cervical radiculopathy who underwent posterior endoscopic cervical discectomy from November 2016 to December 2018. (springer.com)
  • We investigate the radiological and clinical outcomes of posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy and discectomy. (springer.com)
  • Uniportal posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy and discectomy are safe, efficient and precise choreographed set of technique in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. (springer.com)
  • The surgeon then removed the damaged discs (discectomy), which left space between the vertebrae empty. (charlesboyk-law.com)
  • A surgeon may perform disk removal (diskectomy) in these different ways. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The technical term for your operation is a discectomy, which is how your surgeon and other health professionals who are helping you may refer to it. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • Barricaid is designed to prevent reherniation and reoperation for patients with large annular defects after lumbar discectomy, according to a news release. (beckersspine.com)
  • This new coverage policy will give Cigna members access to the Barricaid technology and help to reduce the burden of reherniation and reoperation for discectomy patients when deemed medically necessary by their surgeo," Intrinsic Therapeutics founder Greg Lambrecht said in the release. (beckersspine.com)
  • Diskectomy and laminotomy are usually done in the hospital, using general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free). (medlineplus.gov)
  • After a full discussion of his risks, benefits, and alternatives the patient elected to undergo outpatient selective endoscopic posterolateral discectomy. (sciatica.com)
  • All participants will undergo lumbar discectomy performed by one neurosurgeon. (edu.au)
  • As mentioned, arthroscopic discectomy is only optimal for certain patients. (adventhealth.com)
  • There is some evidence in the literature that quantitative sensory testing (QST) measures may play a role in prediction of patients' pain persistency, however, this has never been investigated in patients undergoing lumbar discectomy. (edu.au)
  • Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the predictive value of QST parameters, in combination with previously documented predictor variables such as medical/psychological/cognitive behavioural factors, in patients with lumbar radiculopathy and/or radicular pain, for predicting patients' clinical outcome after lumbar discectomy. (edu.au)
  • Il s'agit d'une étude rétrospective descriptive et analytique, multicentrique portant sur des patients de moins de 5ans pris en charge pour une affection neurochirurgicale de Janvier 2019 à Décembre 2021 à Libreville. (bvsalud.org)
  • Arthroscopic discectomy procedures are extremely minimally invasive. (adventhealth.com)
  • Conservative treatments are usually sufficient to treat herniated discs, but a percutaneous lumbar discectomy could be more appropriate in highly severe cases. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • There are unsuccessful cases of discectomy for certain athletes like Tiger Woods, a world-famous PGA Tour golfer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Discectomy is an option if non-surgical alternatives such as physiotherapy , exercise and anti-inflammatory medicines are unsuccessful. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • You may be eligible for percutaneous lumbar discectomy when conservative techniques like medication, exercise, chiropractic treatment, or physical therapy have not successfully relieved symptoms after four to six weeks. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • For those who do not achieve relief with conservative treatment the option of a discectomy will likely be discussed with the consulting physician. (painneck.com)
  • A patient that has not responded to epidural steroid injections may benefit from Percutaneous Discectomy through a treatment referred to as Nucleoplasty. (precisionpaincare.org)
  • The traditional open discectomy, or Love's technique, was published by Ross and Love in 1971. (wikipedia.org)
  • This exhibit illustrates a C4-5 partial percutaneous discectomy utilizing coblation. (anatomicaljustice.com)