Microdiskectomy - Series
Normal anatomy
A normal intervertbral disk is compared to a herniated disk.
Review Date: 6/4/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Microdiskectomy - Series
Incision
A small incision is made over the spine.
Review Date: 6/4/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Microdiskectomy - Series
Indications
After identifying and moving the nerve root, the surgeon identifies the injured disk tissue.
Review Date: 6/4/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Microdiskectomy - Series
Procedure
The surgeon removes the injured disk tissue and fragments.
Review Date: 6/4/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Microdiskectomy - Series
Aftercare
The back muscles are moved back into their normal position, and the wound is closed with stitches or staples.
Review Date: 6/4/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.