Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by a herniated disc. It involves the removal of small portions of bone and disc material to alleviate pain and restore normal nerve function, often resulting in faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.

Microdiscectomy

minimally invasive surgical procedure

Spinal nerve roots are the initial segments of spinal nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, consisting of dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots that merge to form a mixed nerve. They play a crucial role in transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system and motor commands to the muscles and glands.

spinal nerve roots

A herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing, potentially irritating nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg. Treatment ranges from physical therapy and medications to surgical intervention, depending on the severity and response to initial treatments.

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