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DiscectomyWhat is a discectomy?A discectomy is the removal of all or part of a disc. This can be done in two different ways. Open discectomy is usually performed while you’re under general anesthetic. In some cases the surgeon may have to remove some bone and ligaments in order to get access to the damaged disc without hurting the surrounding nerve tissue. This is called a laminectomy or laminotomy depending on how much bone is removed. The surgeon will then remove the part of the disc that is protruding and any other disc fragments than may have escaped. Nothing is used to replace the disc that is removed. Another alternative – not suited to all patients – is endoscopic discectomy. Surgeons following this technique use an endoscope (a small camera/microscope that can be inserted inside the body). This allows them to make a smaller incision, leading to a faster recovery. Your neurosurgeon can discuss all your options with you and help you make the best decision. |
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ServicesNorth American Surgery Inc. is able to access reasonably priced surgical procedures of all types in U.S. based facilities. Our clients pay a small fraction of the standard prices charged by most U.S. hospitals. Typically the prices we have negotiated are comparable to the costs associated with off-shore surgery in places such as India, Thailand or Mexico. |
ProcedureThe role of our firm is to act as a facilitator, brining our clients together with private medical services and clinics which can provide the needed services and / or procedures in a timely manner. Once arrangements have been made to the mutual satisfaction of our client and their physician, we have no ongoing involvement in the doctor-patient relationship. |
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