In patients of Slip disc this procedure is indicated in case of -
1. Cauda Equina Syndrome (Affection of bowel & bladder functions with weakness of lower limbs and decreased sensations)
2. Progressive weakness/Numbness in limbs.
3. Intractable pain affecting daily life which has failed to respond to medicines & physiotherapy.
In this procedure part of disc compressing the nerve root is surgically removed.
It is done under special Microscope with a Very small incision (~ 1inch or < 3cm.)
The patient gets almost immediate relief in radicular leg pain.
It allows same day ambulation.
Patient can be discharged the next day of surgery.
