About Surgical Options to treat Herniated Disc

Herniated disc problems are usually experienced by old age people. But if you are having a wrong posture for a long time, then you may also suffer from this condition over time. So, you have to learn how to get rid of this condition properly without any problem.

There is a disc between each of the bones that are located in our spine known as the vertebrae. These discs serve as shock absorbers and help to protect the bones. The herniated disc is one of them that stretches past the capsule holding the disc and drives it towards the spinal canal. You might have a herniated disc all in the body, including in the arms and neck although it is more likely to arise in the lower back as well, named the lumbar vertebrae.

You may grow a herniated disc by moving it the wrong way or by abruptly bending the spine. Many other factors include being overweight and degeneration due to sickness or old age. In this case, you must talk to the ortho doctor to get rid of this condition.

Herniated disc does not necessarily trigger inflammation or irritation, so if it moves the nerve in your lower back, you can experience pressure in your neck and legs. When you have a herniated disc in your spine, you might experience discomfort in your back, hands, and body. In addition to discomfort, a herniated disc may contribute to numbness, tingling, and fatigue.

Non-surgical treatments include herniated disc include-:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
• Pain relievers
• Proper exercise or physical therapy
• You may get relief with the help of steroid injections
• Take proper rest

Types of surgery for herniated disc

Your surgeon can prescribe one of these surgeries after collecting all the details he can. In certain instances, an individual can need a combination of surgery.

Laminotomy/laminectomy

In a laminotomy, a physician creates a gap in the vertebral arc (laminate) to ease the strain on the nerve roots. This operation is done through a tiny incision, often with the aid of a microscope. The lamina may be extracted if necessary and this spine surgery is known as a laminectomy.

Discectomy/microdiscectomy

Discectomy is the most popular herniated disc operation in the lumbar region. During this process, the part of the disk that allows the nerve root to be pressurized is extracted. In certain instances, the whole disc is extracted, so that a patient can get proper relief from pain and discomfort.

The surgeon should have access to the disc by an incision in the back. If necessary, the physician should use a smaller incision and special equipment to produce the same effects. This less aggressive technique is known as microdiscectomy.

Other surgeries

• Artificial disc surgery
• Spinal fusion