Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Are there any alternatives to lumbar microdiscectomy?

April 26, 2017Alternatives lumbar microdiscectomy

0

10 Posted

Are there any alternatives to lumbar microdiscectomy?

1 Answer

0

10 Posted

The common cause of sciatica is a bulge of one of the discs in your spine that presses on a nerve in your lower back. If the pain does not settle on its own, your surgeon can perform a lumbar microdiscectomy to treat the pressure on the nerve.