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Can a Herniated Disc Heal after 10 Years?

Can a Herniated Disc Heal after 10 Years?

on August 4, 2025 | By Barricaid
Long-Term Herniated Disc Recovery: What to Expect after a Decade The question of whether a herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, can heal after 10 years is complex and depends on multiple factors. While the acute inflammatory phase ...
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What Medication Is Given after Microdiscectomy?

What Medication Is Given after Microdiscectomy?

on July 30, 2025 | By Barricaid
Post-Microdiscectomy Pain Management: Medications for Optimal Recovery
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What Percentage of Microdiscectomy Patients Have Reherniation?

What Percentage of Microdiscectomy Patients Have Reherniation?

on July 28, 2025 | By Barricaid
What Are the Chances of Reherniation After a Microdiscectomy? Microdiscectomy is a widely performed spinal procedure designed to relieve nerve compression caused by herniated discs. While this procedure is generally successful, patients ...
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What Is the Recovery Time for a Discectomy and Fusion?

What Is the Recovery Time for a Discectomy and Fusion?

on July 25, 2025 | By Barricaid
Complete Guide to Discectomy and Fusion Recovery: Timeline and Expectations
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Is It Normal to Have Sciatica for Years?

Is It Normal to Have Sciatica for Years?

on July 23, 2025 | By Barricaid
Chronic Sciatica: When Pain Persists for Years and What You Can Do about It
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Are Discectomy and Disc Replacement the Same Thing?

Are Discectomy and Disc Replacement the Same Thing?

on July 21, 2025 | By Barricaid
Discectomy vs. Disc Replacement Surgery: Key Differences
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Is It Better to Rest or Move with a Herniated Disc?

Is It Better to Rest or Move with a Herniated Disc?

on July 18, 2025 | By Barricaid
Finding the Right Balance: Rest vs. Activity for a Herniated Disc
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What Is the Difference between Discectomy and Decompression?

What Is the Difference between Discectomy and Decompression?

on July 16, 2025 | By Barricaid
Understanding How Discectomy and Decompression Surgery Are Different When they are facing chronic back pain that does not respond to conservative treatments, patients often find themselves considering surgical options. Two of the most ...
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How Many Types of Herniated Discs Are There?

How Many Types of Herniated Discs Are There?

on July 14, 2025 | By Barricaid
Understanding Disc Herniation: Types and Classifications Herniated discs represent one of the most common causes of back pain and neurological symptoms affecting millions of adults worldwide. While the general public may think all disc ...
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What Is the Surgery for Radiculopathy?

What Is the Surgery for Radiculopathy?

on July 11, 2025 | By Barricaid
Understanding Radiculopathy Surgery: A Guide to Surgical Treatment Options Radiculopathy is a debilitating condition characterized by the compression or irritation of nerve roots as they exit the spinal column. Radiculopathy can cause ...
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