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What Are the Surgery Options for Alleviating Sciatica Pain?

Surgical Options for Pain Due to Sciatica

on June 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Whether or not surgery is recommended or appropriate for sciatica depends on the cause of this type of nerve-related irritation and the severity of the discomfort. If the source is a herniated disc in the lower back area, the most common ...

Is Surgery the Ideal Treatment for Sciatica?

Is Having Surgery the Best Way to Treat Sciatica?

on June 1, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Because of symptoms such as burning or tingling sensations and pain radiating down one leg, sciatica is difficult to ignore. However, it is often possible to manage the discomfort related to sciatic nerve irritation with conservative, or ...

Insurance Coverage for Open Discectomy Surgery

Does Insurance Usually Cover Open Discectomies?

on April 6, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

There are times when a herniated spinal disc, also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc,” may require treatment with a traditional surgical procedure such as an open discectomy. In comparison to a microdiscectomy, a ...

What’s the Typical Recovery Period after a Discectomy?

on November 3, 2021 | By Barricaid

A discectomy is a commonly performed procedure often done to relieve pressure on nerves near the spine by removing the affected disc. It's typically recommended when a herniated or damaged spinal disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” ...

Spine Surgery Innovations: What You Need to Know About New Technology

on December 22, 2020 | By Jacob Einhorn - Chief Technology Officer

Medical technology is forever evolving. Modern innovations and technological advancements are transforming the healthcare industry, introducing new, more effective ways of treating patients and performing procedures—and spine surgery is no ...

Surgery for Sciatica: Which Procedure Is Right for You?

on December 14, 2020 | By Adisa Kuršumović, MD

Each year, approximately 1-2 percent of people1 between the ages of 30-50 experience sciatica, or pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down each leg. While any spinal condition that compresses nerves in the lower ...

Lumbar Herniated Disc Treatments: Is Surgical or Nonsurgical Right for You?

on October 22, 2020 | By Pierce Nunley, MD

It is very concerning when you find out you have a lumbar herniated disc and are experiencing sciatica (a shooting pain that radiates down the leg), foot drop, and other painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical, or ...

Lower Back Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: What's the Difference?

on October 15, 2020 | By Mark C. Gillespy, MD

The terms bulging and herniated disc are often used interchangeably; however, many do not realize there are actually distinct differences between the two. While both impact the lumbar discs in our spine, bulging and herniated discs are not ...

Preparing for Spine Surgery: What to Expect from General Anesthesia

on August 13, 2020 | By Lydia Andras, MD

If you’re preparing for spine surgery, you probably have questions about everything from the procedure and recovery to the general anesthesia that will be used during the operation. While it’s completely normal to be nervous about going ...

Am I A Candidate for Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery?

on July 9, 2020 | By Jonathan Stieber, MD

If you’re struggling with severe or persistently bothersome leg pain resulting from a herniated disc, you’re likely searching for the best solution to help you find relief. Pain caused by herniated discs in the lumbar spine can be ...

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