Microdiscectomy
A herniated disc fragment compressing a lumbar nerve is removed through a small incision under microscope magnification — providing rapid sciatica relief with minimal tissue disruption.
What is Microdiscectomy?
Microdiscectomy is the modern surgical standard for treating symptomatic lumbar disc herniation that fails conservative management. Through a small midline posterior incision and using high-magnification operating microscope visualisation, the herniated disc fragment compressing the affected lumbar nerve root is precisely removed. The unaffected disc material, surrounding bone and stabilising structures are carefully preserved, sparing the patient unnecessary tissue disruption. The technique reliably relieves sciatica from disc herniation while maintaining spinal stability and motion. Dr. Hithesh performs microdiscectomy in Hyderabad with focus on precise nerve root decompression and rapid functional recovery for patients with disabling sciatica.
How the Procedure Works
Anaesthesia & Positioning
General anaesthesia is delivered; the patient is positioned prone on a Wilson frame, allowing safe surgical access to the lumbar spine.
Targeted Incision
A small midline posterior incision is made directly over the affected level under intraoperative fluoroscopic guidance for precise spinal localisation.
Microscopic Approach
Operating microscope magnification provides high-resolution visualisation; muscle dissection is limited to one side, preserving most stabilising spinal structures.
Disc Fragment Removal
The compressed nerve root is gently retracted; the herniated disc fragment is precisely identified and removed under magnified visualisation.
Closure & Recovery
Soft tissue layers are closed with absorbable sutures; same-day or next-day walking begins; structured graded physiotherapy guides complete recovery.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Provides rapid lasting relief from sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation
- →Preserves spinal motion segment and surrounding stabilising structures effectively
- →Smaller skin incision than traditional open discectomy surgery overall
- →Reduces operative blood loss thanks to operating microscope precision visualisation
- →Allows quick return to walking, work and routine daily activities
- →Outstanding long-term functional outcomes with high patient satisfaction reported
Microdiscectomy has become routine, but the relief it brings never feels routine to the patient. Lifting that disc fragment off the nerve transforms someone in disabling pain into someone walking pain-free the same day.
— — Dr. Bathini Hithesh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma & Joint Replacement Specialist, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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