Discectomy

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which an extravasated segment of the intervertebral disc, which is causing pain by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves, is dissected. A laminectomy is often involved to permit access to the intervertebral disc.

See also

• Back pain
• Hernia
• Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Chronic pain
• Lumbar disc herniation
• Degenerative disc disease
• Failed back surgery