Discectomy
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A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which an extravasated segment of the intervertebral disc, which is causing pain by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves, is dissected. A laminectomy is often involved to permit access to the intervertebral disc.
See also
- Back pain
- Hernia
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
- Chronic pain
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Degenerative disc disease
- Failed back surgery
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