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Lumbar Herniated Disc Discusses herniated disc, which is also called a slipped or ruptured disc. Covers symptoms like back pain, numbness, and weakness. Looks at sciatica and bulging disc. Discusses nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Offers prevention tips.
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through the decision to have surgery for a herniated disc in the low back. Describes the types of surgery available, as well as nonsurgical treatment. Lists the benefits and risks of both types of treatment. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Herniated disc: Fast Facts Learn what a herniated disc is.
Home Treatment for Herniated Disc Pain Learn how home treatment of back and leg pain from a herniated disc can help you avoid surgery.
Deciding About Herniated Disc Surgery Compare the pros and cons, including the risks and benefits, of having herniated disc surgery.
Herniated Disc Surgery: How Others Decided Hear what others thought about as they decided whether to have herniated disc surgery.
Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc Covers surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. Discusses why it may be done such as for a bulging disc, to relieve pain, or help prevent serious nerve damage. Looks at how well it works and risks.
Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease Covers causes and symptoms of changes in your spinal discs as you age. Includes changes that can result in back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Looks at treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Lumbar Discectomy: Before Your Surgery Learn how surgery can repair a herniated disc and how to prepare for the surgery.
Lumbar Discectomy: Returning Home Learn how to care for yourself after a lumbar discectomy.
Back Problems and Injuries Briefly discusses causes of back problems or injuries, including common activities, sudden injuries, overuse, and health conditions that may cause problems. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? Asks questions that help you find out if your low back problem might be helped by surgery. Results help you talk with your doctor about back pain or other symptoms like leg pain. Helps you talk with your doctor about surgery and other treatment options.
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