The rubber cushion that separates your vertebrae provides spinal support. When one of these discs bulges out, you may experience numbing pain. If this pain does not dissipate, your primary health care provider might recommend lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.
New York Spine Institute (NYSI) offers industry-leading lumbar microdiscectomy surgery, which minimizes surgical trauma and speeds up post-surgery recovery.
When you choose NYSI to perform your surgery, you’ll have access to:
You can trust our experienced team of board-certified orthopedic spine specialists without reservation. Our team has undergone rigorous training, participated in numerous research studies and helped alleviate thousands of patients’ pain.
NYSI prides itself on adopting advanced technology and surgical methods to improve a patient’s post-surgical experience. Our treatments are backed by evidence-based research.
Our health care professionals will take the time to listen to your unique health challenges. We’ll meticulously develop a treatment plan tailored to your medical needs.
Like a traditional lumbar discectomy, a lumbar microdiscectomy removes the herniated part of a disc in the lumber or lower spine region. However, surgeons who perform a microdiscectomy make a significantly smaller cut to access the targeted area.
To perform a microdiscectomy, a surgeon uses a powerful microscope and high-tech surgical instruments to visualize and reach the herniated disc through a tiny incision. Through this targeted minimally invasive spine treatment, surgeons can remove a herniated disc with accuracy — leaving the healthy disc material in place.
When the outer wall of a disc weakens or dries out because of injury or age, the inner part of a disc can bulge out. Not all bulging discs cause pain, but when a bulging or herniated disc presses on nerve roots or the spinal cord, you can experience numbness and tingling sensations in various body parts as well as severe pain.
This pain may dissipate on its own or with conservative treatments such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications or epidural steroid injections (ESIs). If these conservative measures fail to relieve your symptoms within 12 weeks, your health care provider may recommend lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.
To perform a lumbar microdiscectomy, a patient needs to lie face down. After the patient receives general anesthesia, a spine surgeon will:
Normally, patients can return home on the day of the surgery or the next morning. Before they are discharged, a physical therapist will teach them exercises to strengthen their back muscles. Most patients require two weeks of rest after their surgery. After this time, they can ease into their daily activities. Still, patients need to avoid lifting heavy objects and participating in physical hobbies for about two to four weeks after surgery.
NYSI is a hub for world-class spine specialists. You can confidently rely on us for lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. Our team is ready to help you find solutions to debilitating pain with a custom treatment plan.
To discuss your spine health challenges with one of our specialists, book an appointment today.
