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  2. Discectomy - Wikipedia

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    A discectomy (also called open discectomy, if done through a 1/2 inch or larger skin opening) is the surgical removal of abnormal disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. The procedure involves removing a portion of an intervertebral disc , which causes pain, weakness or numbness by stressing the spinal cord or radiating ...

  3. Surgery for temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Prosthetic TMJ placement surgery is used as a last resort to manage severe pain and restricted function due to TMJ disorders. At the onset of symptoms, primary prevention such as a soft diet, cessation of gum chewing, physiotherapy and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are put into place.

  4. Tessys method - Wikipedia

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    The TESSYS method (transforaminal endoscopic surgical system) is a minimally-invasive, endoscopic spinal procedure for the treatment of a herniated disc.It was a further development of the YESS method by the Dutch Dr Thomas Hoogland in the Alpha Klinik in Munich in 1989 and was first called THESSYS (Thomas Hoogland EndoScopic SYStem).

  5. What's a microdiscectomy, the procedure Christian ... - AOL

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  6. Ben Simmons undergoes successful back surgery for the 2nd ...

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    Simmons had microdiscectomy surgery for a herniated L-4 disk in May 2022 and missed the entire season. He played in 42 games last season due to knee injuries and continued issues with his back.

  7. Disc herniation - Wikipedia

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    Small endoscopic discectomy (called nano-endoscopic discectomy) is non-invasive and does not cause failed back syndrome. [62] Invasive microdiscectomy with a one-inch skin opening has not been shown to result in a significantly different outcome from larger-opening discectomy with respect to pain. [61] It might however have less risk of ...

  8. Tiger Woods has another surgery on lower back to relieve ...

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    It was the sixth surgery on his lower back in the last 10 years. In a brief statement on social media, Woods described it as a microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement on the lower back. That also is referred to as a microdiscectomy, and the recovery time can be anywhere from eight to 12 weeks.

  9. Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery - AOL

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    Simmons is slated for a procedure called a microdiscectomy on Thursday. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us