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Safe Things to Do 2 Weeks After Discectomy Surgery

What Will I Be Able to Do a Couple of Weeks after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on February 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

As you recover from spine surgery, you should aim to find a suitable balance between an increased activity level and appropriate precautions. This applies to any type of spine-related procedure, including a discectomy, a commonly performed ...

Is Discectomy Surgery Right for Me?

on February 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Back surgery is a serious consideration, even when less invasive techniques are used. If we're talking about disc-related pain, the procedure that may be discussed at some point is a microdiscectomy, which involves removing disc material ...

Is General Anesthesia Used for Discectomy Surgery?

Is General Anesthesia Used during Microdiscectomy Procedures?

on February 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With any type of spine-related surgery, there's a need to minimize patient discomfort during the procedure as much as possible. With a discectomy, this typically means general anesthesia and can depend on how your surgery is performed and ...

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 ...

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