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Is the Patient Awake during a Microdiscectomy?

Are Patients Usually Awake during Microdiscectomies?

on February 15, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If physical therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and other nonsurgical treatments are not effective for your herniated spinal disc, your doctor may recommend microdiscectomy surgery. A microdiscectomy, which is a minimally invasive form of a ...

Tips for Healing Faster After a Microdiscectomy

How Can I Heal Faster After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on February 10, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy surgery is a common and effective treatment for herniated discs. The surgery involves the removal of a small portion of the disc, which relieves pressure on the nerves and relieves pain. Although microdiscectomy surgery is ...

Is It Possible to Walk Up Stairs After Discectomy Surgery?

Will I Be Able to Walk Up Stairs After Having a Discectomy?

on February 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Having part or all of a herniated disc removed will require adequate time to recover. Your body, especially the muscles that support the spine, will be healing, and you need to be careful about returning to your normal level of activity ...

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 ...

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