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Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the diseased disk. The procedure relieves pressure on the spine. It has been performed for 40 years with increasingly less invasive techniques being developed over time. However, few studies have been conducted to determine its real effectiveness. In appropriate candidates it provides faster immediate relief than medical treatment, but long-term benefits (over 5 years) are uncertain. A number of minimally invasive variations are now available.

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Expert & Community Posts

Spondylolisthesis: What is It?

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...(spaun-di-lo-lie-thee-sis) is a mouthful and is a common cause of low back pain (although it can... Read more »

Can Chronic Pain be Prevented? The Role of Fear and Distress

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...future disability in individuals suffering from acute low back pain. If fear-avoidance could be... Read more »

Alternative Treatment: Massage Therapy

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...associated with several conditions such as fibromyalgia, lower back pain, migraines and... Read more »

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors

...pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.Aging ProcessIntervertebral... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes

...determine the cause. Disk herniation and disk degeneration due to aging are the most common causes of low back pain. Other problems can also cause this pain, however.Lumbar Degenerative Disk... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms

...has some other ailment, although it is not absolute proof that the child is UTI-free.)Abdominal and low back pain may be present.Vomiting and abdominal pain (usually in infants).Jaundice... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms

...respiratory infectionsGeneral Symptoms in Childhood. Pain is the most common complaint. It can be acute and severe or chronic, usually from orthopedic problems in the legs and low back. Other... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »

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