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.
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Surgical procedure - Intervertebral disc - Pain - Spinal cord - Nerve - Laminectomy
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