Which surgery is suitable for a herniated lumbar disc with calcification?

For lumbar disc herniation with calcification, if the calcified foci seriously compress the nerves, it is better to choose open surgery; if the compression is not serious, minimally invasive surgery can be chosen. 1. Open surgery: If the herniated lumbar disc is seriously calcified and the calcified foci compress the nerve roots, the patient will experience severe pain. Open surgery is recommended to remove the calcified foci and relieve the compression symptoms. Compared with minimally invasive surgery, open surgery can avoid the situation where the intraoperative field of vision is narrowed and the compression cannot be completely relieved. 2. Minimally invasive surgery: If the calcified foci are small and the compression symptoms are not obvious, minimally invasive surgery can be considered. For the removal of calcified foci, intervertebral foramenoscopy is the main minimally invasive surgery to remove the calcified foci. Compared with open surgery, minimally invasive surgery can minimize the trauma caused by surgery. For lumbar disc herniation and calcification, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital and choose the appropriate surgery according to the judgment of a professional doctor.