Herniated disc surgery is usually the last resort after trying other treatments such as anti-inflammatories, pain relievers, therapy, injections, and rest. There are several types. Between each of the ...

May 22, 2006 — -- A radical new surgery may help a woman in her 20s find a way to dance at her sister's wedding. Twenty-five-year-old Tricia Lowe has struggled with a bad disc in her lower back ...

A person who has a herniated disc may experience pain that affects their daily activities. While it is not always necessary, some people may require herniated disc surgery to alleviate pain and other ...

What to Expect When Undergoing Microdiscectomy Surgery ...

Indications. Obenchain and Cloyd [27] reported on the relatively new technique of laparoscopic discectomy first performed on a patient in 1991. [28] Indications for this procedure include leg pain ...

Introduction: Cervical disc herniation (CDH) is a common condition, usually caused by excessive strain or trauma to the spine. Initially, it is treated conservatively; however, complex and resistant ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I know ...