In this animation we explain what a hernia is and that this condition can involve discs in the spine. Although in many cases herniated discs recover without intervention, sometimes surgery is necessary. In the animation we explain the different types of surgical treatment of a herniated disc, such as an open discectomy, a laminotomy and a laminectomy. Healthchannel makes complex medical information easy to understand. With 2D and 3D animations checked by medical specialists, we give information on certain
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