Discectomy

Featured Information

Most Popular Content

Anterior Cervical Decompression (Discectomy)

A cervical disc herniation can be removed through an anterior approach to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain.
Cervical Foraminal Stenosis

Cervical foraminal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the cervical disc space, which can pinch or push nerve roots, causing tingling or pain.
Surgical Treatments for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

The goal of spine surgery for a lumbar herniated disk is to remove the portion of the disk that is impinging on the nerve root. There are many different options for lumbar her...
Anterior Cervical Discectomy Video

This interactive video provides an overview of anterior cervical discectomy.
Lumbar Micro Endoscopic Discectomy Video

This video provides an overview of the lumbar micro endoscopic discectomy.

Discectomy: Complete Listing

Top Pain Topics

advertisement

Quick Find

»Find a Spine Center

advertisement

advertisement

Important and Useful Articles

Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting

Spine-Health publishes original, award-winning articles written for patients by over 100 physician authors and peer-reviewed by a 18 member Medical Advisory Board. This trusted, independent site is supported by hundreds of physician members and visited by millions of patients and their physicians.

© 1999-2009 Spine-health.com. The information in Spine-health.com is not intended as a substitute for medical professional help or advice but is to be used only as an aid in understanding back pain and neck pain.