Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure that is often called microdecompression spine surgery. This in surgical procedure, a very small portion of the bone is removed. This bone is located either over the nerve root or the disc material or it is located under the nerve root. When it is removed, it is able to relieve the pinching of the nerve that is currently happening (which is causing your intense back pain.) Once there is removal of the bone, there is more room in the region for the nerve root to heal.

The procedure is often done if you are suffering from a lumbar herniated disc. The most common benefit that is obtained from microdiscectomy is the relief of leg pain. This leg pain, called radiculopathy, is often the cause of incredible pain often associated with hip pain or sometimes lower back pain. This particular procedure is less effective for those who have just lower back pain. There are other treatment options available for that type of herniated discs.

If you do have lower back pain, or hip pain, that is accompanied by severe leg pain, you may be a prime candidate for this procedure. Once the bone is removed, the nerve has more room to heal, but that healing will take time. It can take a few weeks or even a few months to actually see complete improvement of the nerve. Many people will still feel numbness and even weakness in the area until the nerve fully heals.

It is important to ensure that the microdiscectomy surgery is performed by someone that is truly experienced and well versed with your condition. Many people see good improvement in their pain right away, but it can take several months to see total improvement. The good news is that there is a great deal of success in this surgery. For those with a lot of pain and little other help, this is a good option.

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