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. Advances in options have produced effective alternatives to traditional discectomy procedures, i.e. the Dekompressor by Stryker Interventional Spine. A laminectomy is often involved to permit access to the intervertebral disc in a traditional discectomy.

[edit] See also

• Back pain
• Hernia
• Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Chronic pain
• Lumbar disc herniation
• Degenerative disc disease
• Failed back surgery
• Percutaneous Discectomy

v • d • e Orthopedic surgery, operations/surgeries and other procedures on the musculoskeletal system (ICD-9-CM V3 76-84) Bones Genioplasty - Coccygectomy - Bone grafting - Osteotomy Joints Arthroscopy - Discectomy - Spinal fusion - Arthrodesis - Replacement joint (Hip replacement, Knee replacement, Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, Shoulder replacement) - Arthroplasty - Hip resurfacing Muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa Myotomy - Fasciotomy - Bursectomy Other Amputation (Hemipelvectomy, Hemicorporectomy) - Distraction osteogenesis