MICROLUMBAR DISCECTOMY KEY HOLE DISC SURGERY COCHIN KERALA INDIA
Disc prolapse is quite common The prolapsed disc presses against the nerve going to leg and causes leg pain (sciatica),numbness or weakness . Rarely urinary problems and peri anal numbness could arise due to a large disc herniation which is known as cauda equina syndrome, which is a surgical emergency Disc herniations can be managed by very small incision surgery with microscope or loupes. It can also be done using special retractors. The patient can go home after the surgery on the same day or next day Below is an example of large disc sequesration removed through small incision surgery Patient completely recovered. (UPDATE - Dr Krishnakumar currently works in Medical Trust Hospital, MG Road, Kochi Kerala India) I am a Spine surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics (Division of Spine and Musculoskeletal Oncology) in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, India . I am fellowship-trained in ...