Lumbar decompression surgery is a surgical treatment designed to alleviate the pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in the lower back, particularly in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and other conditions that cause compression.
To understand this condition, it is also important to understand the anatomy of the lumbar spine.
The lower back, known as the lumbar spine, is composed of five vertebrae. These vertebrae are in the lower section of the spine, between the ribs and the pelvis.
PLIF surgery, or posterior lumbar interbody fusion, is a surgical procedure in which the spinal surgeon repairs the lower (lumbar) spine from the back (posterior) of the patient’s body.
Understanding the cause and symptoms of a herniated lumbar disc can help to determine the best treatment option for your condition.
