Lumbar decompression surgery is a specialized procedure aimed at treating compressed nerves in the lower spine.
Typically recommended when non-surgical treatments prove ineffective, this surgery addresses persistent pain and numbness in the legs resulting from nerve pressure. Commonly used to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, slipped discs with sciatica, spinal injuries, and metastatic spinal cord compression due to cancer, lumbar decompression surgery offers relief and improved functionality.
The surgical process may involve laminectomy, removing a section of bone from a vertebra, discectomy, removing damaged disc material, or spinal fusion, stabilizing the spine by joining two or more vertebrae using bone grafts to stabilize and strengthen the spine.
If you are considering spinal decompression surgery, please contact the office of Dr. Darakchiev for a consultation.
Dr. Darakchiev is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of brain, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. To schedule an appointment, please call 631-690-9080.
