Laminectomy vs Discectomy: Options for Back Pain

ONS Neurosurgeon, Amory Fiore, MD, discusses two surgical procedures to treat back pain. He outlines which patients would benefit from each intervention, and which patients may be better served with non-surgical treatments.

[@wyattcav25]

This was the video I have been looking for. Very informative

[@carolehosey]

Thank you for this information. It is very validating when I have been feeling like I’m going crazy from the pain and it feels no one understands.

[@cynthialewis2096]

This was helpful. I have weakness and foot drop. I know that foot drop many times does not get resolved, but as you said, we are all different. Thanks for all of the information.

[@orthopaedicneurosurgeryspe1080]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharondaw9617]

I was diagnosed with DDD at L4/L5/SI probably ten or so years ago. I had a left hip replacement a year ago. My back pain got worse after hip surgery. Now dr is suggesting surgery.