Microdiscectomy Performed in Houston, Cypress, Tomball & The Woodlands, TX

Woman experiencing low back pain while standing at her desk at work

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spinal decompression procedure that may be considered to address a painful herniated disc in the low back (lumbar spine). The goal is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or a spinal nerve root by removing a portion of the damaged disc.

R. Alexander Mohr, MD, performs microdiscectomy and other complex spine procedures in Houston, Cypress, Tomball and The Woodlands, Texas. A board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mohr practices with Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. If you’re experiencing disruptive low back pain, he can help you find the right solution.

How Can a Microdiscectomy Help?

Situated between vertebrae, the spinal discs serve as shock-absorbing cushions, preventing the spinal bones from grinding against each other during movement. Due to sudden trauma or gradual degeneration, a disc can rupture. Some of its soft, gel-like interior may then escape through the breach and invade the spinal canal, a tight space that houses sensitive nerve tissues. The displaced disc material can press on nearby nerves, such as the sciatic nerve in the lumbar spine. If compressed or otherwise irritated, the sciatic nerve may transmit erroneous signals, which the brain may interpret as pain that radiates down the back of the legs (sciatica).

In many cases, sciatica can be managed without surgery. However, Dr. Mohr may suggest a microdiscectomy if you have been experiencing certain symptoms of a lumbar herniated disc for more than 12 weeks, such as:

Pain that interferes with your daily activities
Difficulty standing or walking
Numbness, tingling sensations or muscle weakness

Are You Ready to Explore Your Surgical Treatment Options for Sciatica?

If you would like to talk with Dr. Mohr about your treatment options for sciatica, such as a microdiscectomy, contact his office to request an appointment at one of his several convenient office locations in Houston, Cypress, Tomball or The Woodlands, TX. After evaluating your symptoms, diagnosis and lifestyle, Dr. Mohr will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals.