Commonly performed for a Herniated disc, the microdiscectomy procedure reduces the stress on the spinal nerve network by removing the substance that is the root cause of pain
The Microdiscectomy procedure as elaborated by Dr.Zaki Anwar, MD:
A microdiscectomy procedure uses minimally invasive techniques to provide relief from pain caused by a lower herniated disc.
During the course of procedure, a tiny part of the bone over the nerve root or the disc substance from beneath the nerve root is removed out. A microdiscectomy is also known as the micro decompression as compared to other conventional treatments is potentially efficient for reducing leg pain that is sciatica or radiculopathy
Outcomes
- For leg pain, patients report relief in leg pain immediately after the microdiscectomy. They leave for home with potential pain relief
- For deadness, feebleness, and other nuerological symptoms in the leg and foot. It may take several weeks and months for the nerve root to completely heal and any numbness and weakness may subside
Usually, microdiscectomy is known as quite reliable surgery for quick relief or almost quick relief of sciatica pain from lower herniated disc
Slightly Invasive Microdiscectomy
There are generally two common options in an outpatient lower spinal Discectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Endoscopic Discectomy
A Microdiscectomy is often treated as the most remarkable and pocket friendly procedure for removing the herniated part of the spinal disc that puts pressure on the nerve. Compared to other open surgical procedures the Microdiscectomy involves a slightly small incision and insignificant tissue damage and disturbance. A handful of surgeons has now achieved the adequate experience and skills with endoscopic and slightly invasive techniques which include performing surgery through tubes administered into the targeted area, instead of an open incision. A Microdiscectomy is generally performed by an orthopedic surgeon and pain management specialist
Implications for Microdiscectomy
If an individual’s leg pain is due to disc herniation, it will alleviate within 6 to twelve weeks of the pain arising. As long as the pain is bearable and the patient does not lose mobility , it is highly advisable to delay surgery for a short period of time to determine if the pain will resolve with nonsurgical treatment alone. If the pain is debilitating and severe, it is practical to consider surgery sooner
There are potential reasons why microdiscectomy is beneficial :
- Leg pain has been experienced for at least six weeks
- An MRI scan or other test shows a herniated disc
- Leg pain (sciatica) is the patient’s main symptom, rather than simply lower back pain
- Non surgical treatments such as oral steroids, NSAIDs, and physical therapy have not brought sufficient pain relief