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diskectomy /dis·kec·to·my/ (dis-kek´tah-me) excision of an intervertebral disk. Diskectomy The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk. Mentioned in: Disk Removal diskectomy [dis·kek′tə·me] Etymology: Gk, diskos, flat plate + ektome, incision excision of an intervertebral disk. Also spelled discectomy. diskectomy excision of an intervertebral disk. diskectomy Orthopedics Microsurgical laminotomy A technique that avoids vertebral exploration before disk surgery, reducing the risk of 'failed disk syndrome' as there is minimal excision of bone and epidural fat and minimal nerve
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This year, the DATTA program is reevaluating autologous bone marrow transplantation, percutaneous diskectomy, and transrectal ultrasound of the prostate. Trimedyne manufactures a family of Holmium and Nd:YAG lasers for use in urology, lithotripsy orthopedics, lumbar diskectomy, ENT surgery, gynecology, gastrointestinal surgery and general surgery to treat a variety of diseases and medical conditions. 1) When an LDH results in clinical evidence of radiculopathy, and if conservative treatment such as medication and physical therapy fails, diskectomy often is recommended. |
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