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Posterior Cervical Microforaminotomy

Posterior Cervical Microforaminotomy

Posterior cervical microforaminotomy/discectomy is a surgical process of removing the herniated disc that exerts pressure on the neural structure of the spine that causes shooting pain and, uncomfortableness. The increased indent of the patients and doctors towards Posterior Cervical Microforaminotomy is because of the small incisions, less blood loss, reduced post-operative pain, and speedier recovery and other hosts of benefits it offers. The surgery begins with giving a person anesthesia then making a minor incision in the affected area through which tiny tube passes to separate muscles and tissues. Progressively series of the larger retraction tube pass through the incision that wide open the pathway and help in reaching the affected area of the spine. The process involves removing the disc fragments, bone spur, damaged tissues that compress the spine, and enlarging the size of affected neuroforamen. Neuroforamen is a passage through which spinal nerve roots exit the spinal canal . Disrupted disc narrows the passage, neuroforamen compressing the spinal nerve and causing pain. Like other neurosurgeries, this surgery also calls for doctors’ advice and guidance after the surgery before getting involved in any of the physical activity. Regaining the strength of the neck to perform the functions is essential that may require the patient to wear soft cervical collars, practice therapeutic sessions, and exercise.