[kissiffer4]

Hi all,

Quick question for everyone and any feedback much appreciated. I have a pinched nerve (I think the NS said 'bone spur') and I have lost a lot of strength in my left triceps, so the NS has suggested surgery. I still have some pain in my left shoulder and arm and numbness in my fingers, but it is nowhere near as bad as it was.

Anyways, I am planning to schedule the surgery for a couple of weeks from now.

He said that he will be doing a partial discectomy to relieve the pressure from the nerve and having done a bit of reading, I am a little bit concerned that he didn't mention anything about laser surgery or doing a microdiscectomy. Should I be concerned? Are those better options than the partial discectomy? I read that Andy Murray and a couple of other athletes had microdisectomies.

I am a little bit confused so would be really grateful for any advice.

Thanks!