Surgical procedures performed through small incisions to alleviate pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated intervertebral disc.
Indicated when conservative treatments fail to relieve symptoms of nerve compression, such as pain, numbness, or weakness, caused by a herniated disc.
"Patient is scheduled for minimally invasive spine surgery to address the L4-L5 herniated disc compression."
Documentation of surgical plan for a patient with confirmed herniated disc and associated neurological symptoms.
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