Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that is used to remove herniated disc material that is causing discomfort in the lower back and legs (lumbar), the mid back (thoracic), or the neck and arms (neck and arms) (cervical).
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Radiculopathy is a condition in which a patient's nerves are pinched or inflamed in their spine. The most frequent site for this is the lower back, which is referred to as lumbar radiculopathy. Thoracic radiculopathy affects the upper back, where...