Verified By: Dr. Akhil Tawari (MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), and D-Ortho) What is Microdiscectomy? Microdiscectomy is the partial removal of the herniated tissue that is pressing on the nerve root of the spinal cord. Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure and is known as microdecompression. The goal of a microdiscectomy is to remove … Read more
Verified By: Dr. Akhil Tawari (MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), and D-Ortho) What is a Slip Disc? The spinal cord is made up of vertebrae stacked onto each other. Each vertebrae is cushioned by a gel-filled disc that acts as a shock absorber from daily activities like walking, lifting, and twisting. A damaged disc bulges, … Read more
Verified By: Dr. Akhil Tawari (MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), and D-Ortho) What is a Laminectomy? Laminectomy is a surgery that relieves compression on the spinal cord. This involves partial or complete removal of the lamina, which is a part of the vertebral bone. Laminectomy is also used to widen the spinal canal and relieve pressure … Read more
Verified By: Dr. Akhil Tawari (MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), and D-Ortho) What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery? Endoscopic Spine Surgery is a type of surgery that requires minimum invasion to treat the underlying spine problems and spine and neck conditions. Unlike the open spinal surgery, where a 4 to 6-inch area of skin is cut … Read more
Verified By: Dr. Akhil Tawari (MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), and D-Ortho) What is Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a standard surgical procedure performed to remove a herniated or degenerated disc from the neck. After the surgeon removes the damaged disc, they fuse the bones together. The goal … Read more
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