Department of Neuro Surgery
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What is Discectomy?
Discectomy is surgery to remove the damaged portion of a disc in the spine, the soft center of which protrudes through the hard outer lining. A herniated disc can irritate or put pressure on nearby nerves. Discectomy is best used to treat pain traveling down the arms or legs from a pinched nerve. The procedure is less suitable for treating pain that is only felt in the back or neck. Most people with back or neck pain find relief with other treatments, such as weight loss, arthritis medication, or physical therapy.
- Sharp pain in shoulder, lower back, buttocks and thigh
- Pain in leg and arm
- Numbness or tingling
- Weakness
A discectomy is performed to relieve the pressure that a herniated disc (also called a herniated disc, herniated disc, or herniated disc) puts on a spinal nerve. a crack in the outer coating of the disc.
The doctor may recommend a discectomy if:
- Nerve weakness is causing trouble standing or walking.
- Conservative treatment, such as physical therapy or steroid injections, does not improve symptoms after 6 to 12 weeks.
- The pain spreads to the buttocks, legs, arms, or chest and cannot be treated.
- Quicker recovery
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Relief back pain
- Reduces herniated disk symptoms
- Small incision
- No General Anaesthesia
Yes, Discectomy is available in Bareilly at Gangasheel Hospital by the team of expert Neuro Surgeons in the city.