Discectomy
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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
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Operations/surgeries and other procedures on the musculoskeletal system (ICD-9-CM V3 76-84) | |
|---|---|
| Bones | Genioplasty - Coccygectomy - Bone grafting |
| Joints | Arthroscopy - Discectomy - Spinal fusion - Arthrodesis - Replacement joint (Hip replacement, Knee replacement, Shoulder replacement) - Arthroplasty - Hip resurfacing |
| Muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa | Myotomy - Fasciotomy - Bursectomy |
| Other | Amputation (Hemipelvectomy) - Distraction osteogenesis |
| see also orthopedic surgery | |
