1. Which doctor should I consult for discectomy? You should consult an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. 2. When should I consult a doctor? If you have severe pain, numbness, or weakness in either ...

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): It is a clear, colorless fluid that is found in the brain and spinal cord. It is produced in the cavities (ventricles) within the brain and provides a buffering effect, ...

Over five years, subsequent reoperation rates for single-level lumbar discectomy reached 14.4%, according to a study published in Spine. Four things to know: 1. The study included 308,979 adult ...

WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When your lower back just won't stop hurting – and a variety of non-surgical treatments fail to ease the pain – micro-lumbar discectomy surgery ...

Microdiscectomy is a procedure to treat a herniated disk. A surgeon cuts out a section of the spinal disk to relieve pressure on a nerve, using microscopic techniques to reduce the impact of the ...

The nerve root is decompressed and looking happier already. But a great discectomy does not equal guaranteed pain relief.

DePuy Synthes today announced the launch of CONCORDE™ Clear MIS Discectomy Device, a surgical solution designed to simplify discectomy in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery. Now available in ...