Microdiscectomy

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What is Microdiscectomy?

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure conducted on patients suffering from a herniated lumbar disc. During this procedure, the specialist surgeon gets rid of all the parts of the herniated disc that have been putting pressure on the spinal nerve column.

What is the procedure of Microdiscectomy?

The patient is administered general anesthesia so that he is not able to feel any discomfort during the procedure
The patient is made to lie face down during the procedure.
An incision is made on the affected disc after which a microscope attached with a camera is inserted to get a clear view.
The damaged herniated tissue is removed by the surgeon thereby relieving the pressure on the nerve.
Sutures are used to close the incision.

What are the different types of Microdiscectomy?

Endoscopic Microdiscectomy: A minute incision is made by the specialist surgeon and the surgery is performed by using a miniature camera and special instruments. This procedure poses least risk of damage to the surrounding tissues.
Tubular Microdiscectomy: A number of small tubes or dilators are inserted through a small incision made by the surgeon. This is done to create a tubular structure through the muscle so that nearby tissues do not get damaged during the procedure
Midline Microdiscectomy: In this procedure, multiple incisions of one to two inches are made in the back of the patient. The muscles encapsuling the vertebrae are lifted and medical instruments are used to separate the layers of tissue

What are the risks of Microdiscectomy?

Every surgical procedure has some amount of risk associated with it and Microdiscectomy is no different. Some of the risks include:

Your disc can start protruding again once the surgery is complete.
The pain associated with your herniated disc can return.
Some of the disc material might not have been taken out during the surgical procedure.
The nerves, blood vessels and spinal cord can get damaged during Microdiscectomy.

How long does it take to recover from Microdiscectomy?

Most of the patients usually return home the same day after the surgery and do not require a hospital stay. An overnight stay is only recommended if there is any major complication
Once you return home, it is common to experience pain and fatigue for a few days after the surgery.
All the instructions regarding the amount of physical activity you can do, will be provided by your specialist surgeon
You will also be prescribed pain medications to effectively manage your pain.
Avoid bending, lifting heavy objects, twisting your lower back or driving till you get an approval from your doctor.
You can take a shower on the third day after your surgery or as advised by your surgeon. Make sure not to dampen the incision too much or put extreme pressure on it.
There will be a significant improvement in your condition after two weeks of recovery.
After seven to twelve weeks, most patients can resume normal activities. This is also the time when Physical Therapy is initiated to regain flexibility and increased range of motion in the spine.

What is the cost of Microdiscectomy in Chandigarh?

The cost of Microdiscectomy in Chandigarh starts from around 3,50,000 INR and can go up to 5,00,000 INR depending on various factors

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Why do I need to undergo Microdiscectomy?

Microdiscectomy becomes necessary in the following cases:

– If a part of your intervertebral disc has been detached from your disc and is putting pressure on the spinal nerves or spinal cord.
– If the disc is not detached but some portion of it is bulging and putting pressure on the spinal nerves or spinal cord.