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Usually the problem has to be pretty severe before surgery is considered. When it comes to back surgery, you always have three alternatives: the pain and discomfort gets better, the pain and discomfort stays the same, or the pain and discomfort get worse. That only gives you a one in three chance of the situation improving, so get a second opinion to make sure that surgery is really necessary.
What else can I help you with?
Where online can I find information on hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery?
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
Can you have a another herniated disc after surgery?
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.
What surgical treatment is there for a herniated disk?
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.
Where can information about spinal disc surgery be found?
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/.
What is the best treatment for a herniated disc?
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.
Who in my area does laser surgery for herniated spine disc?
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.
What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
Will foot drop caused by a fragmented herniated disc go away?
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?
Where can I go for Herniated Disc Treatment?
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.
What is deformity of the thecal sac?
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.
How dangerous in back surgery for slipped disk?
"There are several dangers associated with a herniated disk. Firstly, continued irritation of an already herniated disk will cause increased pain and discomfort as well as some loss of mobility. Further dangers might include those associated with surgery, should the condition require it."
What is sequestered disc cephalad?
A sequestered disc cephalad refers to a herniated disc fragment that has broken off and moved upwards within the spinal canal. This can put pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord, causing symptoms such as pain, weakness, or numbness. Treatment may involve surgery to remove the sequestered fragment.
