The physician will obtain x rays and neuroimaging studies.and clinical exams to determine the precise location of the affected disk. before surgery, the patient is given an injection to dry up internal fluids and encourage drowsiness
It is the removal of an intervertebral disk
About 150,000 Americans undergo disk removal each year in the United States
Approximately 150,000 Americans undergo disk removal each year in the United States
otic preparations are ear preparations usually placed in the ear canal by drops in small amounts for removal of excessive cerumen (earwax) or for teatment of ear infections, inflammation, or pain.
Epidural
It is the removal of a disk in the spine
A neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon
Disk removal
Diskectomy
The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk
The aim of the surgery is to try to relieve all pressure on nerve roots by removing the pulpy material from the disk, or the disk itself
The patient will receive instruction on caring for a stoma and bag. A period of fasting and an enema may be required.