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Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is the removal of a herniated disc at the level of the low back using a microscope.
condition
Cervical disc hernia (neck hernia)
A cervical disc hernia or neck hernia is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the neck. This can cause nerves to become pinched.
treatment
Decompression
Decompression means the removal of pressure on the nerves. This pressure can be caused by bony growth or possible hernias.
treatment
ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion)
ALIF stands for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. This involves securing the back along the front with a large cage that is placed between the vertebrae.
treatment
Lumbar fusion
In a lumbar fusion, two vertebrae are reattached back together using rods and screws. Lumbar fusion surgery is performed to fuse successive vertebrae together.
treatment
Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a treatment for indentation fractures in which cement is applied to the indented vertebral body through one or two small incisions.