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What is the Patient Surgical Satisfaction Rate for spinal disc surgery?
The patient surgical satisfaction rate for spinal disc surgery will vary depending on the hospital and location. Overall people are satisfied with the surgery.
Where can one find more information about Disc replacement surgery?
One can find information regarding disc replacement surgery by visiting with their primary care physician. More information can be found at WebMD and The Mayo Clinic.
Do you need surgery if you have a disc flattening your spinal cord?
yes, certainly.
What is the average cost of spinal disc surgery without insurance?
The average cost of spinal disc surgery is about five thousand dollars. It can go up to ten thousand dollars depending on what needs to be done.
What could cause a person to need spinal disc surgery?
Spinal disc surgery is usually required because of herniation. This occurs when a person strains his or her spine but feels pains in the knee, and other joints or the leg.
Are there different types or methods of spinal disc surgery?
There are several options for spinal disc surgery, some more invasive than others. These range from discectomies, which are similar to arthroscopic surgery, to spinal decompression, which involves removing part of the vertebrae to relieve pressure on nerves. Finally, there is spinal fusion, where two or more discs are bonded together with metal rods and/or plates.
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.
What is thickness of spinal disc?
how thick is spinal disc
What does medical code 722.83 mean?
Intervertebral disc disorders; postlaminectomy syndrome; lumbar region (Spinal disorder due to spinal laminectomy surgery; lumbar region)
What is the meaning of posteriorly portruding disc?
A posteriorly protruding disc refers to a spinal disc that has herniated or bulged backward toward the spinal canal. This condition can compress nearby nerves or the spinal cord, potentially leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs. It is often associated with conditions like degenerative disc disease or injury. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.
What is the difference between a neural decompression and spinal fusion surgery?
Neural decompression is a surgery where the piece of the disc that is pressing against the nerve is removed. Spinal fusion usually includes a decompression and in addition two or more of the vertebral structures that usually move as a joint are fixed together permanently, usually with metal implants. Try www.spineuniverse.com for more information.
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.
