Essentially the same surgery as a discectomy, microdiscectomy is performed using minimally invasive techniques that require smaller incisions and offer faster healing times. Microdiscectomies can be performed on the neck (cervical), upper back (thoracic) or lower back (lumbar) regions.

For more information, see discectomy or microdiscectomy for a herniated disc in our health information section.

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