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Lumbar Discectomy – Open/Mis

Spine Surgeon in Ahmedabad

What is Lumbar Discectomy?

Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the herniated or damaged portion of a lumbar spinal disc that is pressing on nearby nerves. This pressure often causes severe lower back pain, leg pain (sciatica), numbness, or weakness.
The surgery can be performed using:
  • Open Lumbar Discectomy (traditional approach)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Discectomy
Both methods aim to relieve nerve compression and reduce pain.

Conditions Treated with Lumbar Discectomy

  • Lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc)
  • Sciatica
  • Nerve root compression
  • Disc prolapse not responding to conservative treatment

Symptoms That May Require Surgery

  • Severe leg pain radiating from the lower back
  • Persistent back pain despite treatment
  • Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Difficulty walking or standing
  • Symptoms lasting more than 6–8 weeks

Diagnosis

To confirm the need for lumbar discectomy, your doctor may recommend:
  • Physical and neurological examination
  • MRI scan (most important)
  • X-rays
  • CT scan (if required)

Types of Lumbar Discectomy

Open Lumbar Discectomy

  • Traditional surgical approach
  • Larger incision
  • Direct visualization of the disc
  • Effective for complex or large disc herniations

Minimally Invasive (MIS) Discectomy

  • Small incision
  • Less muscle damage
  • Reduced blood loss
  • Faster recovery and less post-operative pain
Your surgeon will decide the best approach based on your condition.

Benefits of Lumbar Discectomy

  • Immediate relief from leg pain
  • Reduced nerve compression
  • Improved mobility
  • Faster return to daily activities
  • High success rate

Recovery and Rehabilitation

  • Hospital stay: 1–2 days (sometimes same-day discharge)
  • Early walking encouraged
  • Pain management and wound care
  • Physiotherapy and core strengthening
  • Return to work within a few weeks
Recovery is generally faster with MIS discectomy.

Risks and Complications

Possible risks include:
  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Nerve injury
  • Disc re-herniation
  • Cerebrospinal fluid leak (rare)

Why Choose Us for Lumbar Discectomy?

  • Highly experienced spine surgeons
  • Advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques
  • Modern operation theatres and imaging
  • Personalized treatment planning
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation support

When is Lumbar Discectomy Recommended?

Surgery is considered when:
  • Non-surgical treatments fail
  • Pain severely affects daily life
  • Progressive nerve weakness develops
  • MRI confirms nerve compression
A narrowing of the spinal canal typically doesn’t cause symptoms unless it progresses to a point where it compresses the spinal cord, spinal nerves, or the cauda equina, which is a dense bundle of nerve roots that begins where the spinal cord ends in the upper lumbar region. When compression happens, intermittent or chronic pain, numbness, or weakness may arise in the low back, buttocks, and legs. Symptoms are usually mild or absent while sitting or sleeping. While walking, symptoms generally increase and a cramping sensation with a tired or heavy feeling in the low back, buttocks, or upper thighs may occur.
Lumbar stenosis is most frequently caused by degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) in the lower back. After years of normal wear and tear, cushioning between bones in the spine may break down, allowing bones to wear against each other. At these sites, the body produces growths called bone spurs that may narrow the spinal canal, causing pressure on the spinal nerves, or cauda equina. Occasionally, large disc herniations and spinal tumors can narrow the spinal canal enough to cause compression.
Lumbar stenosis may or may not require treatment depending on whether symptoms include pain or disability. Non-surgical treatments may include modifying activities to reduce stress on the spine, physical therapy, medications or injections to reduce pain and inflammation, or wearing a brace. In severe cases or those that are progressively worsening, surgery or Canal Stenosis Treatment in Ahmedabad may be performed to correct the condition.

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Dr.Tarak Patel -Canal Stenosis (Lumbar / Cervical) treatment specialist in Ahmedabad

Dr. Tarak Patel is a leading Spine Surgeon in Ahmedabad with over 17 years of experience in advanced spine care. He is the Founder and Director of IndoSpine Hospital, a dedicated center for comprehensive spine treatment. After completing his MBBS from B.J. Medical College and MS Orthopedics from NHL Medical College, he pursued advanced spine fellowships in India and abroad, including the UK, Mumbai, Chennai, and Coimbatore.

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