Jul 24, 2024 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove the damaged part of a disk in the spine. A diskectomy can relieve the pressure caused by a herniated disk. A herniated disk happens when the soft center …

Sep 30, 2023 · What is a diskectomy? A diskectomy (sometimes spelled “discectomy”) is a surgery to remove part or all of an intervertebral disk in your spine. Intervertebral disks are the flat, round …

During a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy, an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon takes out part of the damaged disk. This helps ease the pressure on the nerve root or spinal cord.

A discectomy is a form of spinal decompression surgery to treat a herniated disc (sometimes called a "slipped disc"). A herniated disc occurs when a piece of a spinal disc bulges or ruptures and slips out …

Mar 6, 2025 · During this surgery, your surgeon removes your damaged disk to relieve pressure on your nerves. They can perform the surgery in a couple of ways: An open diskectomy is done with a cut in …

Jun 4, 2025 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the cartilage cushion that helps support part of your spinal column. These cushions are called disks, and they separate your spinal bones …

Microdiscectomy is surgery to remove part or all of a bulging or damaged (herniated) disc in the spine. A herniated disc in the low back (from the first lumbar vertebra to the sacrum) is called a lumbar …