Term
| What three events would lead to this surgery? |
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Definition
herniated intravertebral disk
degenerated/ worn down intravertebral disk
development of osteophytes |
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| What are common symptoms for someone who needs this surgery? |
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Definition
numb or tingling legs
back AND leg pain |
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Term
| What is the ultimate goal of MESD? |
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Definition
decompress injured spinal disk
remove osteophytes |
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Term
| What causes a herniated disk, degeneration of disk, or osteophytes? |
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Definition
| trauma, or wear and tear degeneration |
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Term
| Where is the most common problem site thus surgical site? |
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Definition
between L4 and L5
or between L5 and S1 |
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Term
| What equipment is needed during the procedure? |
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Definition
x-ray
fluoroscopy
endoscopic instruments
sometimes laser |
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Term
| Why would a laser be needed? |
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Definition
| to shrink, tighten, or burn tissue to relieve the pressure on the compressed nerve |
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Term
| What anesthesia will be used? |
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Definition
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| What instruments are used? |
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Definition
#15 blade
endoscope
micro-forceps
curettes
discotome
suction |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| When can the patient start exercising again? |
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Definition
| The same day as the surgery! |
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Term
| What is a possible complication? |
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Definition
| muscle spasms, it is treated with relaxants |
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Term
| What surgery is the open version of MESD? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some benefits of disk decompression being performed endoscopically? |
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Definition
| small incision, no traumatic muscle dissection, no bone removal, no bone fusion, no manipulation of nerves, minimal x-ray exposure, no hospitalization, no scarring around nerves, 40% less expensive than lumbar laminectomy |
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| What is the success rate of this surgery? |
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Definition
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