Lumbar decompression surgery. Close-up of the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon carrying out a lumbar decompression operation on a patient's spine. This
Lumbar decompression surgery. Close-up of the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon carrying out a lumbar decompression operation on a patient's spine. This operation aims to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve. Such pressure can be caused by conditions such as a herniated (slipped) disc.
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