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Patient Position during Discectomy Surgery

What Position Is the Patient Placed in for a Discectomy?

on February 1, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

The main goal of discectomy surgery is to access the affected spinal disc as effectively and safely as possible. For this reason, it is important for the patient to be in a position that is going to be both comfortable for the patient and ...

How Often Can the Same Disc Reherniate?

on January 27, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

There is no specific number of times a disc can herniate, although there are some factors that determine whether you could have issues with reherniations. This article describes the most common causes of reherniation and how to prevent it ...

How Long Will I Feel Back Pain After a Microdiscectomy?

How Long Does Back Pain Last Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal disc surgery can be beneficial for many patients, especially those who may have tried several nonsurgical remedies without much success. As is the case with any type of spine surgery, you may experience some discomfort after having ...

Can Buttock Pain Result from a Herniated Disc?

on January 23, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated spinal disc can cause pain in lower body areas, and this sometimes includes the buttocks. Whether this applies to you depends on which nerve is affected and the symptoms you are experiencing. This article further explores this ...

How to Strengthen Your Core After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Tips for Strengthening Your Core Following a Microdiscectomy

on January 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

After having any type of spine surgery, it is important to strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This is also the case when having a microdiscectomy, which is the less invasive form of a traditional discectomy. One way to ...

Is Sciatica Considered a Neurological Issue?

on January 18, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Since the sciatic nerve is a nerve, the issues that result from sciatica are technically neurological in nature. However, some of the causes of sciatica are not nerve based at all. This article discusses the neurological and ...

Can You Get Sciatica Again After a Microdiscectomy?

Is It Possible for Sciatica to Return Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 16, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Leg pain related to nerve irritation or compression is one of the more serious symptoms associated with sciatica. If mobility issues result in your doctor recommending a microdiscectomy (which is a less invasive form of a traditional ...

What Are Some Alternatives to Lumbar Surgery?

on January 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Thousands of spine surgeries are performed each year in the United States, and many of these procedures are mostly or entirely successful. However, most people prefer to avoid spine surgery whenever possible. If you wish to avoid or delay ...

Do You Need Stitches After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Will I Get Stitches when I Have a Microdiscectomy?

on January 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

It is common to get stitches after surgery, although it is not always necessary. This is often the case with minimally invasive surgery such as a microdiscectomy. This article discusses what is typical and what goes into determining ...

What Is Causing My Disc to Reherniate?

on January 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

More often than not, a spinal disc heals on its own. Other times, a damaged spinal disc continues to herniate. If you are dealing with a spinal disc that keeps herniating, it can be helpful to learn more about why this may be the case and ...

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