discectomy
Herniated disc removal
A discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of a damaged spinal disc—the cushioning tissue between vertebrae.
The surgery relieves pressure on nerves caused by herniated or bulging discs: After months of failed treatments, he finally opted for a discectomy.
Also spelled diskectomy.
Interlocking bones of spine
- intervertebralBetween adjacent spine segments
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- cervicalOf the neck
- thoracicOf the chest region
spinal cord · nerve root · spinal canal · foramen · facet joint · dura mater · sacral · lamina
Controlled cut into tissue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- endoscopicRelating to internal visualization
decompression · minimally invasive · surgical · operation · scalpel · sterile · retractor · fluoroscopy
Lumbar nerve inflammation
- radiculopathyCompressed spinal nerve condition
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- bulgeOutward curved projection
extrusion · sequestration · degeneration · stenosis · fragment · pinched nerve · inflammation · protrusion
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
- mobilityCapacity for movement
post-operative · wound care · pain management · follow-up · strengthening · flexibility · ergonomics · gradual return
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- electromyographyMuscle electrical activity measurement
- neurological examClinical nervous system evaluation
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
physical examination · imaging · radiologist · contrast dye · lumbar puncture · reflex test · straight leg raise
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
- intervertebralBetween adjacent spine segments
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- cervicalOf the neck
thoracic · spinal cord · nerve root · spinal canal · foramen · facet joint · dura mater · sacral · lamina · pedicle
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
endoscopic · decompression · minimally invasive · surgical · operation · scalpel · sterile · retractor · fluoroscopy · hemostasis
sciatica
Lumbar nerve inflammation
- radiculopathyCompressed spinal nerve condition
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- compressionForcing into smaller space
bulge · extrusion · sequestration · degeneration · stenosis · fragment · pinched nerve · inflammation · protrusion
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
mobility · post-operative · wound care · pain management · follow-up · strengthening · flexibility · ergonomics · gradual return · scar tissue
MRI
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- electromyographyMuscle electrical activity measurement
- neurological examClinical nervous system evaluation
X-ray · physical examination · imaging · radiologist · contrast dye · lumbar puncture · reflex test · straight leg raise
discectomyphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
watchful waiting · natural healing · chiropractic care · bed rest · anti-inflammatory treatment