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When to Start PT After Microdisectomy Surgery

How Soon Should Physical Therapy Begin after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on August 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Even though a microdiscectomy is less invasive than a traditional discectomy, you will need to take some precautions during the initial post-surgery healing period. Beyond that point, you will be advised to take steps to strengthen the ...

Is the Whole Disc Removed During Discectomy Surgery?

Does Discectomy Surgery Involve Removing the Whole Disc?

on August 1, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a common procedure performed to address pain and nerve-based discomfort stemming from a herniated disc. Discectomies are more likely to be performed with minimally invasive techniques (this is especially true with ...

How Can Barricaid Optimize Discectomy Surgery in ASCs?

Boosting Outcomes of Discectomies Performed in ASCs with Barricaid

on July 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A recent article published in Becker's ASC Review, a prime source of news and analysis for leaders and decision makers in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) around the country, explains how Barricaid, the only FDA-approved annular closure ...

How to Strengthen Your Back After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Tips for Strengthening Your Back Following a Microdiscectomy

on July 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Patients are often advised to take steps to strengthen their back muscles after any type of spine surgery. With a microdiscectomy, this typically means muscles in the core area and lower body. Patients are generally advised to begin a ...

Is Discectomy Surgery an Open Procedure?

on July 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Only about 10 percent of people with a herniated disc end up needing surgery. If you have discussed this situation with your surgeon, he or she may recommend a discectomy. A discectomy can be a traditional "open" type of surgery, but there ...

Does a Bone Need to be Removed During Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Does a Microdiscectomy Involve Bone Removal?

on July 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Whether performed endoscopically or with similar techniques, a microdiscectomy is considered a minimally invasive procedure. This is why it is often an appealing option for a patient with a herniated disc that is irritating a nearby nerve. ...

Which Types of Doctors Perform Discectomies?

on July 20, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Often recommended only when other treatments are not effective, a discectomy is a specialized back surgery procedure requiring expert knowledge of spinal discs and nerves. For this reason, there are certain types of doctors who typically ...

How to Shower After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Post-Microdiscectomy Showering Guidelines

on July 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Being mindful of the incision site as it heals is important after any type of surgery, including a microdiscectomy. Post-microdiscectomy patients should avoid soaking in a bathtub for at least the first few weeks after having this type of ...

Is There a Lot of Pain Involved in Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Much Pain Is Involved with Microdiscectomy?

on July 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy may be recommended if pain from a herniated disc is severe or not responding and improving with conservative treatments after several months. In fact, many patients report positive long-term results from this procedure. ...

What Are the Risks of Bending after Discectomy Surgery?

on July 6, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The goal of a discectomy for most patients is to get back to a point where normal activities and movements can be safely done without noticeable discomfort. With that being said, there are some reasonable precautions you should take as you ...

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