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Microdiskectomy

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Cauda equina
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Microdiskectomy - series
Microdiskectomy - series
skeletal spine
Skeletal spine
Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis
Spine supporting structures
Spine supporting structures
Alternative Names

Spinal microdiskectomy; Microdecompression


Risks

Risks include the following:

  • Nerve root damage
  • Dural tears (tears to the tissue called the dura mater, which covers the spinal cord and spinal nerves)
  • Re-herniation of the same disk

Because of the small incision, the doctor may miss some disk fragments. This could result in persistent pain.


Review Date: 03/13/2007
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH.Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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