Many patients with lower back pain, sciatica, pain down the back of the legs, or weakness of the lower-extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated (a.k.a. compressed or ruptured) spinal disc.

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In some cases, surgery may be required to remove the herniated disc and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. Unfortunately, these treatments often fail to address the underlying structural issues or ...

The advancement of minimally invasive spinal surgery has led to the adoption of percutaneous ... and the L4/5 intervertebral disc was bulging and protruding to the left posterior side. MRI image was ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is any narrowing in the lumbar spinal canal or lateral recess. It can be developmental, congenital, or acquired. This article discusses acquired degenerative lumbar ...

This surgery, called unilateral biportal ... small incisions for a camera and surgical tools to repair herniated discs in the lower back. It is therefore extremely minimally invasive.