Yes, sometimes the surgery doent work for the disk it was meant to treat, and it is also possible to herniated another disk that wasnt treated.
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
There are several surgical approaches to treating a herniated disk, including the classic discectomy, microdiscectomy, or percutanteous discectomy. The basic differences among these procedures are the size of the incision.
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, ask the diagnosing physician for a referral to a surgeon that employs laser technology. By getting a referral, your files will be forwarded and the specialist will be able to prepare for your visit.
If you have a herniated disc, the treatments include over the counter medications, narcotics, nerve pain medications, muscle relaxers, and cortisone injections. Physical therapy may be an option and if that doesn't work, surgery.
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
Although a cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or injury to the cervical spine, the symptoms start spontaneously. It usually develops in the 30-50 year old age group.
I had a herniated disc in the L5 S1 region that burst and fragmented...surgery went well but I am left with drop foot...will I regain full use of my foot...if so, how long will it take?
A thecal sac deformity is usually associated with a herniated disc, however some thecal sac deformities are congenital. If the deformity is associated with a herniated disc, surgery may be recommended.
A herniated disc is a very serious problem that you should get fixed immediately. To find more information about the procedure, check out the website http://spinaldiscsurgery.net/.
A more commonly used term for a bulging disc is a herniated disc. This ailment may also be referred to as a slipped disc, ruptured disc, or protruding disc.
no artificial discs! my mom had one in her back and it slipped and she had to rush for an emergency surgery and then had fusion, which is fine.
A herniated disc