The treatment through discectomy in Israel has a long history. These surgeries began to be performed about half a century ago. Approximately 200,000 surgeries are performed in Israel each year.
Discectomy is a leading method for treating herniated discs in the spine through surgical intervention. The operation is based on the possibility of removing the disc along with the hernia to prevent compression of the spinal canal. After performing a discectomy, fusion of the two adjacent vertebrae is carried out.
In which cases are these surgeries performed?
Problems with intervertebral discs are primarily associated with osteochondrosis. This disease affects those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Osteochondrosis can confidently be called an ailment of office workers. In this condition, the spinal disc undergoes changes that over time can lead to its displacement and the formation of a hernia. Statistics confirm that about 80 percent of patients who underwent discectomy had spinal osteochondrosis.
Another part of the patients, making up the remaining 20 percent, had spinal injuries as well as changes caused by various diseases.
The main complaints with a hernia are back pain, reduced mobility, and flexibility of the spine. If these symptoms are present, diagnostics are conducted in Israel to determine the extent of the disease. Discectomies are preceded by the following studies:
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Computed tomography
- Blood and urine tests.
Discectomy in Israel is performed using various methods. The choice of method depends on the degree of spinal destruction, the presence of disc fragments in the canal, and the degree of pressure on the spinal cord. There are also a number of other factors that surgeons and orthopedists take into account.
The endoscopic method is one of the most innovative. The removal of the disc in this method is performed using a laser, and a gel prosthesis is installed in the vacant space. The use of a laser allows for the avoidance of bleeding and tissue damage. The microsurgical method of discectomy in Israel has positive results in 90 percent of cases, while the remaining 10 percent are patients with recurrent hernias, the causes of which are various diseases and bone fragility. For such patients, the classical method of performing discectomy is used.