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How Often Do Herniated Discs Require Surgery?

How Often Is Surgery Necessary for Herniated Discs?

on June 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is often possible to treat or manage the symptoms associated with a herniated disc without surgery. While it is rarely a first recommendation, for some people, surgery may be required. According to research cited by Harvard Health, ...

Are Flare-Ups Common After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is It Normal to Have Flare-Ups Following Microdiscectomy?

on June 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Since a microdiscectomy is a herniated disc treatment performed with minimally invasive techniques that include smaller incisions, patients often have fewer issues with post-surgery discomfort. However, nerve roots are still sensitive ...

Do You Need Fusion Surgery with a Discectomy?

Does a Discectomy Require Fusion Surgery?

on June 20, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It was once common for a discectomy to be combined with a spinal fusion, since the affected disc was often completely removed. However, today there is an effort made to remove only as much disc material as necessary to relieve nerve ...

Are Microdiscectomies Minimally Invasive?

Is a Microdiscectomy a Minimally Invasive Procedure?

on June 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a surgical approach to nerve decompression related to a herniated disc, usually in the lower back area. It is also considered one of the most common minimally invasive spine-related procedures performed today. This ...

What's the Size of an Incision in a Discectomy Surgery?

How Large Are the Incisions Made during Discectomies?

on June 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Similar to other spine surgeries, a discectomy requires an incision to be made in order to access the affected area. The size of the incision varies based on the surgical approach recommended for the procedure. To give you a better idea of ...

When to Start PT After Microdiscectomy Surgery

How Soon Should Physical Therapy Start after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on June 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With any type of spine surgery, patients are often advised to begin physical therapy (PT) as soon as it is possible to safely do so as part of the healing and recovery process. This is also true after having a microdiscectomy, which is a ...

Is Discectomy Surgery Performed on an Outpatient Basis?

on June 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Largely due to advances in technology and surgical techniques, spine surgery generally has a higher success rate today than what was once common. It is also becoming commonplace for frequently performed procedures to be done on an ...

Do You Need a Laminectomy with Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is Laminectomy Required with Microdiscectomy?

on June 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spine surgery has many variations, which are largely based on what applies to each individual patient's particular situation. When it comes to surgery to address nerve pain or sciatica-related symptoms stemming from a herniated disc, two ...

Is the Patient Awake During Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Are Patients Awake during Microdiscectomies?

on May 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When surgery is necessary for a herniated spinal disc in the lower back area, a microdiscectomy is an increasingly common option. A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that relieves nerve pressure by typically removing only ...

What Happens to a Disc After Discectomy Surgery?

What Happens to Discs Following Discectomy Surgery?

on May 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When a discectomy is performed, it is common for only the part of the disc that is irritating the nearby nerve to be removed. This is done to preserve spinal motion in the affected area and avoid the need for an accompanying fusion ...

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