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Microdiskectomy - series

Normal anatomy:

A normal intervertbral disk is compared to a herniated disk.


Normal anatomy


Incision:

A small incision is made over the spine.


Incision


Indications:

After identifying and moving the nerve root, the surgeon identifies the injured disk tissue.


Indications


Procedure:

The surgeon removes the injured disk tissue and fragments.


Procedure


Aftercare:

The back muscles are moved back into their normal position, and the wound is closed with stitches or staples.


Aftercare


Review Date: 5/12/2008
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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