Synopsis

Microdiscectomy spine surgery is commonly known as the slightly invasive therapy, as there is slight interruption with the tissues and the muscles in the lower back

The Microdiscectomy spine surgery is potentially beneficial for addressing legs pain, sciatica. The surgery allows the patients to cope up with their routinely activities soon after

Procedure

For the Micodiscectomy spine surgery the patient lies face down on the examination table for surgery, local anesthetic is given the surgery takes a couple of hours

The basic steps of microdiscectomy spine surgery include;

An incision of 1or 1 and half inch in the center of the lower spine, then the muscles covering the bone, of lower spine are pulled and retained at a side, since the muscles run vertically so they are not required to be cut off during the surgery, the physician is able to reach the spine by removing thin layer off the spinal cord and with the help of operating microscope nerves can be clearly seen, the nerve root is delicately retained and so the small pieces of  disc material that has, ejected out is removed. The muscles and the nerve roots are put back to the place and the surgical incision is closed and allowed to heal

Post surgical care

Patients are commonly advised to remain at the physicians clinic for a couple of hours, the physician might observe your vital signs before you leave the clinic Soon after the surgery  the sufferer can return to their daily activities, patients are usually advised to go for a walk after a few hours of  Microdiscectomy spine surgery

The other postoperative care instructions might include, instructions for home based care, pain medications and antibiotics to avoid any infections and a follow up check up

Microdiscectomy spine surgery, risks and complications

As in other sorts of spine surgery, there are some potential risks attached to the Microdiscectomy spine surgery

In very rare cases of Microdiscectomy spine surgery a dural tear may occur,  causing Cerebrospinal fluid leakage. However, the CSF leakage might not bring any harm to the effects of the surgery, but the candidate must take several careful steps to allow the leak to seal

Other risks and complications include the following:

• Nerve root damage
• Bowel/bladder incontinence
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Possible buildup of fluid in the lungs that may lead to pneumonia
• Deep vein thrombosis, which occurs when blood clots form in the leg
• Pain that persists after the surgery