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Is Discectomy Surgery Right for Me?

on February 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Back surgery is a serious consideration, even when less invasive techniques are used. If we're talking about disc-related pain, the procedure that may be discussed at some point is a microdiscectomy, which involves removing disc material ...

What Happens if You Reherniate After Discectomy Surgery?

What to Expect if You Experience Reherniation Following a Discectomy

on February 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Nearly 85 percent of microdiscectomy patients report good or excellent results. In other words, you're more likely to benefit from this type of surgery if nonsurgical options aren't effective for you. However, there’s the potential to ...

Is General Anesthesia Used for Discectomy Surgery?

Is General Anesthesia Used during Microdiscectomy Procedures?

on February 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With any type of spine-related surgery, there's a need to minimize patient discomfort during the procedure as much as possible. With a discectomy, this typically means general anesthesia and can depend on how your surgery is performed and ...

Cost of Microdiscectomy without Insurance

What Will I Pay for a Microdiscectomy if I Don’t Have Insurance?

on February 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have a herniated disc that isn’t responding to conservative treatment, a back surgery procedure called a discectomy may be the best option. It's typical for health insurance coverage to absorb the bulk of the costs associated with a ...

Best Ways to Sleep Following a Microdiscectomy

on February 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A doctor typically provides specific guidance after a patient has a discectomy. However, there are certain pieces of advice that can benefit anyone recovering from spine-related surgery. This applies to sleeping following a ...

Are Microdiscectomies Considered Major Surgical Procedures?

on February 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It's increasingly common today for spine-related procedures to involve minimally invasive techniques. This is one of the reasons a discectomy isn't necessarily "major" surgery in the traditional sense. Still, any spine-related procedure ...

How Soon Can You Walk Following Microdiscectomy Surgery?

When Will I Be Able to Walk after Having Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on January 28, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When you have pain related to a damaged or herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “slipped disc” or ”ruptured disc”), even walking can be difficult or uncomfortable. The good news is if a discectomy is right for your spinal condition, ...

Does Having a Discectomy Make the Back Weaker?

Will a Microdiscectomy Make My Back Weaker?

on January 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The primary purpose of a discectomy is to remove material that's protruding from a damaged spinal disc and irritating nearby nerves. It's ordinarily done to alleviate related discomfort from radiating nerve pain or irritation of the ...

What You Should & Shouldn’t Do after You Have a Discectomy

on January 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you're preparing to have a microdiscectomy to address issues with a herniated or damaged spinal disc or you've recently had this procedure, you can increase your odds of enjoying positive results by being cautious when necessary and ...

Is a Microdiscectomy the Right Choice for You?

on January 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The full or partial removal of a spinal disc, referred to as a discectomy or microdiscectomy, is often a last resort if other treatments have failed to provide sufficient relief. While this procedure often produces beneficial results for ...

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