Neurosurgical: Methodist University Hospital presents herniated disc
repair using MicroDiscectomy technique known as the METRx system, a
minimal access process with incisions smaller than a dime. See this
live at 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC). Annually, more than 250,000 Americans
undergo surgery to remove or repair herniated discs, a leading cause of
back pain. While this type of operation eventually can improve
function, recovery time has traditionally proven to be painful and last
several weeks. However, a new MicroDiscectomy technique known as the
METRx system allows surgeons to repair debilitating herniated discs
using a minimal access process, with incisions smaller than a dime. View Webcast
