If you are symptomatic then you may require surgery. Your spine specialist is the best judge.
I've got the same problem but with a right sided protrusion, my osteopath and sports rehab therapist are confident i can stabilise it with yoga, swimming and area specific strengthening exercises! will let you know....
What is disc protrusion of the C6-C7 and how serious is it and will it need surgery? Thank you
The protrusion of the broken bone through the skin required surgery to repair.
No
You might need surgery for focal left foraminal disc protrusion that contacts the exiting left L4 nerve root if the protrusion is affecting your quality of life. This type of surgery is most often accomplished via a very small incision.
absolutely. and it's going to be painful.
A groin hernia is a protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall. It leaves a noticeable lump in the groin and can only be fixed by surgery.
Lumbar disc protrusion is a common spinal disc condition that causes lower back pain and other symptoms throughout a patient's lower body. The lumbar spine (lower back) is susceptible of disc protrusion because it supports most of the body's weight and is extremely flexible.
This is often managed with chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medications. In rare cases where the patient does not respond, surgery may be necessary.
Reappearance of ear protrusion (in setback otoplasty). This complication is most likely to occur in the first six months after surgery.
You have to go for some form of discectomy. Like say microdiscectomy by way of laser or scopes. Here you remove the material of nucleus pulposus to give relief to the patient.
It is difficult to say without seeing it in person. It would be best to call the orthopaedic surgeon who preformed the surgery and see if it warrants further evaluation.