Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery technique that utilizes an endoscope to treat herniated, protruded, extruded, or degenerative discs that are a contributing factor to leg and back pain. Advantages: No need to open up the spine: The endoscope allows the Interventionist to use a keyhole incision to access the herniated disc. No need to cut the bones and muscles: Muscle and tissue are dilated when accessing the disc.
This leads to less tissue destruction, less postoperative pain, quicker recovery times, earlier rehabilitation, and avoidance of general anesthesia. No need to remove the healthy portion of disc: The excellent visualization via the endoscope permits the Interventionist to selectively remove a portion of the herniated nucleus pulposus that is contributing to the patient's leg and back pain. No hospitalization is needed: The procedure is performed in…
