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We at our
centre have been practicing this technique for Prolapsed Intervertebral
Disc.
The advantages
of this technique are;
- Small
surgical scar
- Minimum
pain after surgery
- Minimum
hospital stay
- Faster
recovery
Patient
who have "slipped disc", who fail to respond to non operative treatment
are selected for this type of surgery.
- The
exact level and type of disc protrusion is identified by MRI ( Magnetic
Resonance Imaging).
- A small
midline incision is made over the area of disc protrusion.
- Using
magnifying loops, the nerve around the disc is separated.
- Disc
material is removed.
- Nerve
is repositioned.
- Wound
is closed.
- Patient
is discharged within a day or two.
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