Spinal Surgery - Lumbar
Alternate Names : Lumbar Spinal Surgery
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Lumbar Spinal Surgery - Series: Indications
Lumbar (lower back) spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies (osteophytes), which compress spinal nerves, trauma, and narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal column around the spinal cord.
Symptoms of lumbar spine problems include:
- pain that extends (radiates) from the back to the buttocks or back of thigh
- pain that interferes with daily activities
- weakness of legs or feet
- numbness of legs, feet, or toes
- loss of bowel of bladder control
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- Vertebra, Lumbar (Low Back)
- Vertebra, Thoracic (Mid Back)
- Herniated Lumbar Disk
- Lumbar Spinal Surgery - Series
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Incision
- Procedure
- Aftercare
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