Microscope assisted single level discectomy and fluoroscope-assisted root block. All thanks to Dr. Ariful Islam. This type of surgery Is recommended for young individuals with single-level posterior disc protrusion and related issues (preferably one-sided). The upside is faster recovery, preservation of original bone structures, and no need for instrumentation (eg. screws, etc.).
The downside is the possibility of a distant future recurrence of the issue/problem.
However, many active young individuals feel the tradeoff of preserving their natural bone structure is well worth the risk.
