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When Is Surgery for a Herniated Disc Necessary?

on February 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With any surgery for a herniated spinal disc, relieving nerve pressure and minimizing or eliminating disruptive symptoms is the goal. While there are many benefits associated with procedures of this nature, surgery is often a last resort ...

Cost of Microdiscectomy without Insurance

What Will I Pay for a Microdiscectomy if I Don’t Have Insurance?

on February 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have a herniated disc that isn’t responding to conservative treatment, a back surgery procedure called a discectomy may be the best option. It's typical for health insurance coverage to absorb the bulk of the costs associated with a ...

Are Microdiscectomies Considered Major Surgical Procedures?

on February 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It's increasingly common today for spine-related procedures to involve minimally invasive techniques. This is one of the reasons a discectomy isn't necessarily "major" surgery in the traditional sense. Still, any spine-related procedure ...

How Soon Can You Walk Following Microdiscectomy Surgery?

When Will I Be Able to Walk after Having Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on January 28, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When you have pain related to a damaged or herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “slipped disc” or ”ruptured disc”), even walking can be difficult or uncomfortable. The good news is if a discectomy is right for your spinal condition, ...

Does Having a Discectomy Make the Back Weaker?

Will a Microdiscectomy Make My Back Weaker?

on January 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The primary purpose of a discectomy is to remove material that's protruding from a damaged spinal disc and irritating nearby nerves. It's ordinarily done to alleviate related discomfort from radiating nerve pain or irritation of the ...

What You Should & Shouldn’t Do after You Have a Discectomy

on January 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you're preparing to have a microdiscectomy to address issues with a herniated or damaged spinal disc or you've recently had this procedure, you can increase your odds of enjoying positive results by being cautious when necessary and ...

Is a Microdiscectomy the Right Choice for You?

on January 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The full or partial removal of a spinal disc, referred to as a discectomy or microdiscectomy, is often a last resort if other treatments have failed to provide sufficient relief. While this procedure often produces beneficial results for ...

What’s the Typical Cost of a Microdiscectomy?

on January 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a common spine-related surgical procedure, and it’s a generally reliable one for many patients as far as satisfaction with results goes. However, when it comes to any type of surgery, it's understandable to be concerned ...

When to Return to Work Following Herniated Disc Surgery

How Soon Can You Return to Work Following Herniated Disc Surgery?

on January 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When herniated disc surgery is a certainty, it's common to request time off from work to heal and recover. At the same, it’s also understandable to want a general idea of how much time you'll need to take off. It's equally important to ...

How Successful Are Microdiscectomies?

on January 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The removal of part or all of a herniated spinal disc is often a last resort when conservative treatments aren't effective. If you've reached a point where a discectomy is either being discussed or is a likely possibility, it's ...

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