Herniated Disc – Traumatic Verses Non-Traumatic Discectomy
Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 07:16 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 07:16
The majority of the people who are diagnosed with a herniated disc are not in need of surgery. Only about 10% of people diagnosed with a herniated disc will need to seek surgical options to relieve their pain. The purpose for herniated disc surgery is to decrease the pain and allow the patient to move and function as normally as possible.
A doctor will consider the following before he/she makes a decision to operate: