Understanding Microdiscectomy and Discectomy Surgery
USMD Health System
JUNE 26, 2025
Both discectomy and microdiscectomy are typically performed under general anesthesia and take about 1 to 2 hours. Imaging is used to pinpoint the location of the affected disc and nerve. Chief neurosurgeon on the medical staff at USMD Hospital at Arlington with over forty years experience.
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