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What is disk removal?
It is the removal of an intervertebral disk
How common is disk removal?
About 150,000 Americans undergo disk removal each year in the United States
How is a ruptured disk treated?
A ruptured disk treatment can be treated in many ways. A ruptured disk treatment can be treated by using over-the-counter medications, narcotics, and muscle relaxers.
How often is disk removal performed?
Approximately 150,000 Americans undergo disk removal each year in the United States
What are the alternatives to disk removal?
Epidural
What is a disksectomy?
It is the removal of a disk in the spine
Is herniated disk difficult to treat?
Most back conditions are risky and difficult to treat (outside of just using a back brace). Usually herniated disk is treated with some medication and rest and then physical therapy.
What is a diskectomy also called?
Disk removal
What is Disk removal also called?
Diskectomy
Who does disk removal?
A neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon
What is diskectomy?
The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk
What word means excision or removal of a disk or spine?
The term you're looking for is "discectomy." It refers to the surgical procedure involving the excision or removal of a disk, often performed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by herniated or degenerated discs. This procedure can help alleviate pain and improve mobility for patients suffering from spinal conditions.
