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Do You Need Fusion Surgery with a Discectomy?

Does a Discectomy Require Fusion Surgery?

on June 20, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It was once common for a discectomy to be combined with a spinal fusion, since the affected disc was often completely removed. However, today there is an effort made to remove only as much disc material as necessary to relieve nerve ...

Are Microdiscectomies Minimally Invasive?

Is a Microdiscectomy a Minimally Invasive Procedure?

on June 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a surgical approach to nerve decompression related to a herniated disc, usually in the lower back area. It is also considered one of the most common minimally invasive spine-related procedures performed today. This ...

Can Sitting Make a Herniated Disc Worse?

on June 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Along with excessive reaching, stretching, and bending, sitting can aggravate the symptoms of a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) for some people. This does not mean you cannot actually sit ...

What's the Size of an Incision in a Discectomy Surgery?

How Large Are the Incisions Made during Discectomies?

on June 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Similar to other spine surgeries, a discectomy requires an incision to be made in order to access the affected area. The size of the incision varies based on the surgical approach recommended for the procedure. To give you a better idea of ...

When to Start PT After Microdiscectomy Surgery

How Soon Should Physical Therapy Start after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on June 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With any type of spine surgery, patients are often advised to begin physical therapy (PT) as soon as it is possible to safely do so as part of the healing and recovery process. This is also true after having a microdiscectomy, which is a ...

Is Discectomy Surgery Performed on an Outpatient Basis?

on June 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Largely due to advances in technology and surgical techniques, spine surgery generally has a higher success rate today than what was once common. It is also becoming commonplace for frequently performed procedures to be done on an ...

Can You Heal Herniated Disc with Exercise?

Can a Herniated Disc Be Healed with Exercise?

on June 6, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

IIt is not unusual to have a herniated disc. Fortunately, there are many nonsurgical ways to minimize the symptoms associated with a disc that is irritating a nearby nerve—often enough to significantly improve your ability to do what you ...

Do You Need a Laminectomy with Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is Laminectomy Required with Microdiscectomy?

on June 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spine surgery has many variations, which are largely based on what applies to each individual patient's particular situation. When it comes to surgery to address nerve pain or sciatica-related symptoms stemming from a herniated disc, two ...

Is Surgery the Ideal Treatment for Sciatica?

Is Having Surgery the Best Way to Treat Sciatica?

on June 1, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Because of symptoms such as burning or tingling sensations and pain radiating down one leg, sciatica is difficult to ignore. However, it is often possible to manage the discomfort related to sciatic nerve irritation with conservative, or ...

Is the Patient Awake During Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Are Patients Awake during Microdiscectomies?

on May 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When surgery is necessary for a herniated spinal disc in the lower back area, a microdiscectomy is an increasingly common option. A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that relieves nerve pressure by typically removing only ...

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