Lumbar Diskectomy - Endoscopic
This patient education program explains the endoscopic surgical treatment of lumbar disk herniations. The program covers anatomy, symptoms and their causes, alternative treatments, and the recommended surgical procedure including endoscopic disk excision with the discussion of the possibility of failure and the necessity to proceed with open surgery. The program extensively discusses the reasonable risks and complications of the procedure and what to expect after surgery.
1. | Introduction |
2. | Anatomy |
3. | Symptoms and Their Causes |
4. | Alternative Treatments |
5. | Surgical Treatment |
6. | Risks and Complications |
7. | After the Surgery |
8. | Summary |
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