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Patient Position during Discectomy Surgery

What Position Is the Patient Placed in for a Discectomy?

on February 1, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

The main goal of discectomy surgery is to access the affected spinal disc as effectively and safely as possible. For this reason, it is important for the patient to be in a position that is going to be both comfortable for the patient and ...

How Long Will I Feel Back Pain After a Microdiscectomy?

How Long Does Back Pain Last Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal disc surgery can be beneficial for many patients, especially those who may have tried several nonsurgical remedies without much success. As is the case with any type of spine surgery, you may experience some discomfort after having ...

How to Strengthen Your Core After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Tips for Strengthening Your Core Following a Microdiscectomy

on January 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

After having any type of spine surgery, it is important to strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This is also the case when having a microdiscectomy, which is the less invasive form of a traditional discectomy. One way to ...

Can You Get Sciatica Again After a Microdiscectomy?

Is It Possible for Sciatica to Return Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 16, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Leg pain related to nerve irritation or compression is one of the more serious symptoms associated with sciatica. If mobility issues result in your doctor recommending a microdiscectomy (which is a less invasive form of a traditional ...

What Are Some Alternatives to Lumbar Surgery?

on January 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Thousands of spine surgeries are performed each year in the United States, and many of these procedures are mostly or entirely successful. However, most people prefer to avoid spine surgery whenever possible. If you wish to avoid or delay ...

Do You Need Stitches After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Will I Get Stitches when I Have a Microdiscectomy?

on January 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

It is common to get stitches after surgery, although it is not always necessary. This is often the case with minimally invasive surgery such as a microdiscectomy. This article discusses what is typical and what goes into determining ...

Is a Walker Necessary After Discectomy Surgery?

Will I Need to Use a Walker while I Recover Following a Discectomy?

on January 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When recovering from a discectomy, there are some assistive devices that can be helpful. One of these is a walker. If you had spinal disc surgery in your lower back area to address leg pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, you ...

Discectomy Surgery and Spinal Decompression: Are They the Same Thing?

Are Discectomy and Spinal Decompression the Same Thing?

on January 2, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Spine-related nerves can be affected by many things, one of which being a herniated spinal disc. To better understand the relationship between the spine-related nerves and a herniated disc, “decompression” and “discectomy” must be defined. ...

How Easy Can You Reherniate a Disc After Having Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Easily Can Another Herniation Happen Following Microdiscectomy?

on December 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Out of more than 200,000 lower back discectomies performed in the United States each year, only 10 percent result in recurrent disc herniation. This conclusion is based on follow-up visits over the months and years after the initial ...

How Long Do Discectomies Typically Last?

What Is the Number of Years a Discectomy Typically Lasts?

on December 28, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

For some patients, results from a discectomy or a less invasive microdiscectomy last indefinitely. Others may experience renewed discomfort several months or even years after surgery, which may be a sign of reherniation of the same spinal ...

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