Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Orthopedic Surgery Areas that research this procedure Orthopedic Research By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About July 24, 2024 Print Show references Azar FM, et al. Degenerative disorders of the thoracic and lumbar spine. In: Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 28, 2024. Back pain. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/back-pain. Accessed Feb. 28, 2024. Herniated disk in the lower back. OrthoInfo. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/herniated-disk-in-the-lower-back. Accessed Feb. 28, 2024. Kothari MJ. Treatment and prognosis of cervical radiculopathy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 28, 2024. Chou R. Subacute and chronic low back pain: Surgical treatment. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 28, 2024. Health Education & Content Services. Spine surgery: Getting ready before and caring for yourself after. Mayo Clinic; 2019. Related Back pain Diskectomy Herniated disk Pinched nerve Sciatica Show more related content Products & Services A Book: Back and Neck Health A Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic DiskectomyAboutDoctors&Departments PRC-20393823 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Diskectomy