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Postoperative Care for Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery. A lumbar microdiscectomy surgery is typically performed to alleviate the symptoms and signs of sciatica in the lower back and leg caused by a lumbar disc herniation. The goal of this surgery is to improve leg pain, restore function, and enable a return to normal daily activities.
Peer-Reviewed. Typically performed for a herniated disc, a microdiscectomy, also called a microdecompression, relieves the pressure on a spinal nerve root by removing the material causing the pain. During the surgery, a small part of the disc material and/or bone impinging the nerve root is taken out. The procedure may also be performed in the ...
Peer-Reviewed. During the first week of recovery from cervical artificial disc replacement surgery, rest and pain control are the main focus. While most people experience significant improvements in pain and energy levels during the second week, others may recover more slowly. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 32 secondsVolume 90%.
The goal of surgery for a cervical herniated disc is to remove the damaged disc and ensure that the nerve root and/or spinal cord is decompressed. This procedure may alleviate radiating pain and prevent progression of neurological deficits, such as tingling, numbness, and/or weakness going into the arm. This video cannot be played because of a ...
High-fiber food. Post-surgery constipation is uncomfortable, so eat high-fiber foods, such as pears, berries, broccoli, avocado, bananas, lentils, beans, and artichoke. Women should try to get 21 to 25 grams of fiber per day while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams per day. See Preventing Constipation After Back Surgery.
Peer-Reviewed. Thoracic herniated disc surgery is indicated in only rare instances when a herniated disc leads to myelopathy (spinal cord dysfunction), progressive neurologic deficits, or intolerable pain. Typically, these symptoms occur following an acute traumatic herniated disc with myelopathy. The thoracic surgery to address these symptoms ...
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed at a doctor’s office or a hospital. Patients usually return home the same day. A few precautions may be followed before and after the treatment procedure. It is advised to discuss the initial preparations in detail with a doctor since every case may be different.
The primary goals of treatment for a lumbar (low back) herniated disc are to: Alleviate pain and other symptoms such as numbness and/or weakness. Prevent the symptoms from worsening. Provide a better healing environment for the herniated disc. Most treatment approaches include exercise-based therapies and lifestyle changes to improve healing ...
Peer-Reviewed. C7-T1 injuries are commonly treated with nonsurgical methods. These injuries typically include: Non-progressive neurological deficits of the C8 and/or T1 nerve roots. Gross instability of the C7 and T1 vertebrae. Loss of 2 of the 3 columns of bony stability at the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ)
Surgery for sciatica is usually considered when leg pain and/or weakness is persistent or progressive even after several methods of non-surgical sciatica treatments have been tried. In a few cases, surgery may be considered as the first option. 0 seconds of 2 minutes, 41 secondsVolume 90%. Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard ...