When to get Lumbar microdiscectomy for your back pain?
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Lumbar microdiscectomy is one of the most common back surgeries being performed these days due to it’s high success rate and low chance of complications. However, this surgery should not be performed on every patient with back pain but only after careful evaluation by the doctor. In this article we have discussed some of the factors that determine whether or not lumbar microdiscectomy is required for your condition. What is lumbar microdiscectomy? Lumbar discectomy is an invasive surgical procedure performed on an intervertebral disc that has been damaged by degenerative changes, herniation, or a disc tear. The surgeon removes part of that disc and repositions it in order to reduce pressure on a spinal nerve or spinal cord. This creates more room for a herniated segment of disc and can relieve symptoms in some cases. It also allows enough space for blood vessels and nerves in your spine to heal over time if they have been compressed. If you’re experiencing chronic leg pain caused ...