Lumbar microdiscectomy
Lumbar microsurgery is used to treat pinched or compressed nerves, which may be the result of herniated discs, lumbar spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis (a forwardly displaced disc). These conditions can cause severe pain, weakness and numbness in the lower back and legs.
This Lumbar microdiscectomy is a procedure performed using fluoroscopic guidance to minimize the incision while removing a herniated portion of lumbar disc. Patients usually feel less pain after lumbar microsurgery and can usually leave the recovery room on the same day.
Traditionally a laminectomy has been the most effective surgical option to decompress lumbar nerves, but this involves removing muscle and tissue that help to stabilise your spine. Lumbar microsurgery is much less invasive because your surgeon will use a microscope to enable a smaller incision and a clear view of the nerve without disrupting supporting spinal ligaments, bones or muscles.
Treatment
Your operation will normally take about an hour and you can expect a relatively quick recovery time. You may experience some pain and limited instances of spasms after the procedure, and this is normal.
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The information should not replace advice that your relevant health professional would give you.
Lumbar microdiscectomy Consultants
Qualifications
MCh(Orth), FRCS(Orth)
Clinical Interests
Lumbar spine problems, disc problems, spinal stenosis, sciatica and back pain.
Qualifications
MCh(Orth), FRCS(Orth)
Clinical Interests
Lumbar spine problems, disc problems, spinal stenosis, sciatica and back pain.
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCS, FRCS(Trauma & Orthopaedic)
Clinical Interests
Pain injections in the spine
Minimally and less invasive spinal surgery (MISS)
Non-fusion technology such as disc replacement...
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCS, FRCS(Trauma & Orthopaedic)
Clinical Interests
Pain injections in the spine
Minimally and less invasive spinal surgery (MISS)
Non-fusion technology such as disc replacement...
Qualifications
M.S (Orth), DNB (Orth), FRCS (Tr & Orth), Dip (Tr & Orth)
Clinical Interests
Lumbar discectomy and decompression, Lumbar fusion, minimal invasive keyhole spinal fusion, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty,...
Qualifications
M.S (Orth), DNB (Orth), FRCS (Tr & Orth), Dip (Tr & Orth)
Clinical Interests
Lumbar discectomy and decompression, Lumbar fusion, minimal invasive keyhole spinal fusion, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty,...
Qualifications
BA(Cantab), MB, BChir, MA, MD, FRCSEd, FRCSEd(Neuro Surg)
Clinical Interests
Neck pain; back pain; spinal pain: sciatica; lower limb pain; upper limb pain; limb pain; spinal injection therapy;...
Qualifications
BA(Cantab), MB, BChir, MA, MD, FRCSEd, FRCSEd(Neuro Surg)
Clinical Interests
Neck pain; back pain; spinal pain: sciatica; lower limb pain; upper limb pain; limb pain; spinal injection therapy;...
