A percutaneous diskectomy may be used to treat:

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HNP, or herniated nucleus pulposus (also known as slipped or ruptured disk), is a common condition in which the soft inner part of a spinal disk pushes through a crack in the tough outer layer, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the back or legs. Percutaneous diskectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves using a small needle and a special suction device to remove the herniated material from the disk, thus relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is often considered as an alternative to open surgery for selected patients with HNP. MD (muscular dystrophy) is a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting, and has no direct relation to spinal disks. RA (rheumatoid arthritis) is an autoimmune disorder that affects joints and causes inflammation, and does not involve spinal disks directly. FX (fracture) is a condition that involves a broken bone, and does not relate to HNP.

A Percutaneous Diskectomy May Be Used to Treat