diskectomy


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diskectomy

 [dis-kek´to-me]
excision of an intervertebral disk.

diskectomy

/dis·kec·to·my/ (dis-kek´tah-me) excision of an intervertebral disk.

diskectomy

[dis·kek′tə·me]
Etymology: Gk, diskos, flat plate + ektome, incision
excision of an intervertebral disk. Also spelled discectomy.

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 root adhesion. See Laminectomy, Percutaneous diskectomy.

Diskectomy

The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk.
Mentioned in: Disk Removal

diskectomy

excision of an intervertebral disk.
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Many patients find relief after a diskectomy, but approximately 5 percent to 15 percent of patients experience a recurrent disk herniation, defined as back and/or leg pain recurring after a definite pain-free period from the initial surgery, then pain begins again.
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