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By Mayo Clinic staffDiskectomy reduces herniated disk symptoms in most people who have clear signs of nerve compression, which is the main indication for the surgery. Diskectomy isn't a cure, though, because it doesn't reverse the process that allowed the disk to become herniated in the first place. To avoid re-injuring your spine, your doctor may recommend you limit some activities that involve extensive or repetitive bending, twisting or lifting.
References
- Williams KD, et al. Lumbar disc disease. In: Canale ST, et al. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208746819-4/0/1584/0.html. Accessed May 3, 2011.
- Williams KD, et al. Cervical disc disease. In: Canale ST, et al. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208746819-4/0/1584/0.html. Accessed May 3, 2011.
- Open discectomy. North American Spine Society. http://www.knowyourback.org/Documents/open_discectomy.pdf. Accessed May 3, 2011.
- Herniated cervical disc. North American Spine Society. http://www.knowyourback.org/Documents/herniated_cervical.pdf. Accessed May 3, 2011.
- Cervical radiculopathy: Surgical treatment options. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00540. Accessed May 3, 2011.
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