Lumbar spine surgery is performed to treat conditions that affect the lower back, including herniated disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, vertebral fracture, among others.
Lumbar spine surgery can be performed using different techniques, including:
- Discectomy: In this procedure, part or all of the intervertebral disc that is pressing on the nerves is removed.
- Laminectomy: In this procedure, the lamina (the bone that protects the spinal cord) is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
- Spinal fusion: In this procedure, two or more vertebrae are fused together using bone grafts or synthetic material to stabilize the spine.
- Disc replacement: In this procedure, the damaged disk is replaced with an artificial disk to restore the height of the disk and maintain the stability of the spine.