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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.

Related Topics:
Surgical procedure - Intervertebral disc - Pain - Spinal cord - Nerve - Laminectomy

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