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What is MILD Surgery or MLD Surgery for Disc Prolapse ?
What is MILD Surgery or MLD Surgery for Disc Prolapse ?
Disc prolapse is quite common
The prolapsed disc presses against the nerve going to leg and causes leg pain (sciatica),numbness or weakness .
Rarely urinary problems and peri anal numbness could arise due to a large disc herniation which is known as cauda equina syndrome, which is a surgical emergency
Disc herniations can be managed by very small incision surgery with microscope or loupes. It can also be done using special retractors.
The patient can go home after the surgery on the same day or next day.
The prolapsed disc presses against the nerve going to leg and causes leg pain (sciatica),numbness or weakness .
Rarely urinary problems and peri anal numbness could arise due to a large disc herniation which is known as cauda equina syndrome, which is a surgical emergency
Disc herniations can be managed by very small incision surgery with microscope or loupes. It can also be done using special retractors.
The patient can go home after the surgery on the same day or next day.
This Surgery is called MILD Surgery (MINIMALLY INVASIVE LUMBAR DISCECTOMY) OR MLD Surgery (MICRO LUMBAR DISCECTOMY)
Below is an example of large disc sequesration removed through small incision surgery known as MILD surgery or MLD surgery.
Patient had severe leg pain and difficulty in walking due to pain. Pain on cough and straining .
He had tried traditional medicines for 3 months but his pain worsened and activities were affected.
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