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I understand that there are different types of surgery for a ruptured disc. What are my options?

April 26, 2017different Disc Options ruptured surgery types understand

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I understand that there are different types of surgery for a ruptured disc. What are my options?

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There are many different types of procedures available to treat the various conditions affecting the intervertebral disc, and conditions affecting the cervical and lumbar spine. These are summarized below. Please bear in mind that the various descriptions are brief, and cannot substitute for a full discussion with your doctor, who has examined you and has access to the various X-rays and tests which have been, or will be performed.