Herniated discs are one of the leading causes of not only back pain but also neck, arm, and leg pain. The National Institutes of Health reports that there are about five to 20 annual cases of herniated discs for every 1000 adults.
Herniated discs can be extremely painful to deal with. Fortunately, there is a treatment you can turn to when in need of lasting relief.
Read on to learn all you need to know about dekompressor discectomy (also known as a percutaneous lumbar discectomy) and how consulting spine specialists in NY can help.
This is a procedure to treat a herniated disc. That’s a bulging disc in your spine. Getting rid of the bulge can relieve pressure on your nerves. It can relieve pain in your lower back and your legs.
A dekompressor discectomy is a procedure to remove the section of a herniated disc that is irritating a nerve and causing you pain. This is known as a minimally invasive procedure because the surgeon uses a small needle-like instrument guided by a fluoroscope. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a probe with a rotating tip through the needle to reach your herniated disc. The rotating tip carves away the bone, which creates more space for the nerve, relieving the pressure and stopping the pain.
Your vertebrae have discs that sit in between the bones, acting as a cushion. These disks have a soft, jellylike center encased in a tough, rubbery exterior. Herniated discs occur when this center pushes out of its encasing.
While they often develop in your lower back, they can occur anywhere on your spine, usually as a result of:
In most cases, herniated discs occur due to the gradual and age-related wear of your discs. The more you age, the less flexible these discs become. As a result, a minor twist or strain can cause them to tear or rupture.
Patients suffering from a herniated disc often report experiencing weakness, tingling sensations, and excruciating pain in their back, leg, or arm. The pain you experience is due to the disc pinching and compressing your nerves.
Fortunately, percutaneous lumbar discectomy clinical trials have proven this minimally invasive procedure can help.
When it comes to managing the pain that results from your herniated disc, there is no shortage of options. However, if you are in need of rapid relief, opting for this procedure is usually your best bet.
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when you opt for a dekompressor discectomy for your bulging disc:
When people hear the word surgery, they picture long and painful recovery periods. However, this is not the case here. In fact, you will be ready to return to work anywhere between a week and 10 days.
Sometimes, you might need to go through a bit of physical therapy to help you strengthen your back and legs and prevent a reoccurrence of the issue.
Dekompressor discectomies aren’t just meant for patients with herniated discs. They can also help those dealing with other conditions. For instance, if you are experiencing persistent neck or back pain, sciatica, or spinal stenosis, the procedure could benefit you.
It’s often best to first try conservative methods to resolve your symptoms. Some patients do see an improvement in their condition after:
If these methods fail to yield desirable results, or if you notice no change after a few months, then surgery is often the next step.
According to the National Institutes of Health, low back pain is one of the leading causes of lost productivity in the country, and it isn’t going to get better any time soon. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that the number of back pain cases will increase to 843 million by 2050.
The good news is that there are several procedures that are effective at delivering the lasting relief patients desire. Dekompressor discectomy is one of them.
Have you noticed signs you need to consult a spine specialist? Do you feel this procedure can help you wave goodbye to your chronic pain? Call New York Spine Specialist today at 516-355-0111 to schedule your appointment.
Our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection). Same-day appointments may be available.
You might need decompression discectomy if you are dealing with:
The procedure is quite simple and straightforward, and can be done in as little as half an hour.
While the procedure is mostly safe, some patients could experience:
A lumbar disc analysis pre-treatment can help prevent problems.
This minimally-invasive procedure quickly relieves pain in most patients. The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis using a gentle, relaxing medicine and local anesthetic. Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our spinal specialists.
