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Is Leg Pain Following Microdiscectomy Considered Normal?

on September 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a small portion of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve root in the spine. The surgery is usually performed to relieve sciatica, which is a condition ...

What Causes Headaches After Discectomy Surgery and How to Treat Them

on August 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have recently undergone discectomy surgery, you may experience headaches as a side effect. A discectomy is surgery to remove part or all of a herniated spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve and causing pain. While this surgery can ...

Are Discectomies Orthopedic Surgical Procedures?

on August 18, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When a person is facing debilitating back pain caused by a herniated or damaged spinal disc, a discectomy is often recommended as a potential solution. This orthopedic surgical procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve mobility by ...

How to Use Ice Therapy Safely and Effectively After Microdiscectomy

on August 14, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a small portion of a herniated disc that may be pressing against a nerve root and causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the lower back and legs. The goal of ...

Overcoming Foot Numbness Post-Discectomy: A Guide to Recovery

on August 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Foot numbness can be a distressing symptom, often arising from spinal conditions such as herniated discs. For many, undergoing a discectomy or less invasive microdiscectomy is a viable solution to relieve pain and discomfort. However, one ...

Understanding Sciatica Aggravation during Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions

on August 7, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it can also bring its fair share of discomforts. One common issue some pregnant women face is sciatica, a painful condition caused by compression or irritation of the ...

Post-Microdiscectomy Bruising: Should You Be Concerned?

on August 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy can be a life-changing procedure for a person who is suffering from debilitating back pain caused by a herniated disc. However, as with any surgical intervention, it is natural to experience certain postoperative ...

How Can a Back Brace Help You with Sciatica?

on August 2, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down to the legs. It is often caused by the compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Symptoms may ...

Long-Term Follow-Up of Lumbar Microdiscectomy: Unveiling the 10-Year Outcome

on July 28, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Lumbar microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat herniated discs in the lower back, providing relief from pain and restoring mobility. While short-term outcomes of this surgery have been extensively studied, the ...

How Successful Is Endoscopic Microdiscectomy?

on July 24, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When it comes to finding relief from the debilitating pain caused by spinal disc herniation, many patients seek effective treatments that are minimally invasive and offer quick recovery. One such groundbreaking procedure is endoscopic ...

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