Description

In patients of Slip disc this procedure is indicated in case of - 1. Cauda Equina Syndrome (Affection of bowel & bladder functions with weakness of lower limbs and decreased sensations) 2. Progressive weakness/Numbness in limbs. 3. Intractable pain affecting daily life which has failed to respond to medicines & physiotherapy. - In this procedure part of disc compressing the nerve root is surgically removed. - It is done under special Microscope with a Very small incision (~ 1inch or < 3cm.) - The patient gets almost immediate relief in radicular leg pain. - It allows same day ambulation. - Patient can be discharged the next day of surgery. - Complication rate is less than 2%. - Patient can do all his activities after 6 weeks.

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