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Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Discusses decompressive laminectomy, the most common type of surgery to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. Looks at how surgery may reduce pressure on nerve roots to relieve pain. Covers risks.
Herniated Disc Surgery: How Others Decided Hear what others thought about as they decided whether to have herniated disc surgery.
Deciding About Herniated Disc Surgery Compare the pros and cons, including the risks and benefits, of having herniated disc surgery.
Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Covers using an electrical current to treat chronic pain. Explains how peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation is done, why it is done, and how well it works. Includes possible risks related to the treatment.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through treatment choices for lumbar spinal stenosis. Covers tests used to diagnose and guide treatment. Discusses treatment with medicines, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
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.
Back Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: Before Your Surgery Learn how surgery for spinal stenosis pain is done and what you need to know to prepare for the 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.
Lumbar Discectomy: Returning Home Learn how to care for yourself after a lumbar discectomy.
Nerve Ablation for Chronic Pain
Lumbar Discectomy: Before Your Surgery Learn how surgery can repair a herniated disc and how to prepare for the surgery.

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