Microdiscectomy (Microdecompression) Spine Surgery
Lumbar microdiscectomy may be indicated when 6 Ahn Y. Endoscopic spine discectomy: indications and outcomes. . International Orthopaedics (SICOT). 2019;43(4):909-916., 7 …
Microdiscectomy Spine Surgery: Risks, Complications, and Success …
In less than 1% of microdiscectomy surgeries, a major blood vessel, such as the aorta, inferior vena cava, and iliac vessels may get injured. The L4-L5 and L5-S1 spinal segments are at a …
Postoperative Care for Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery
Factors affecting early and 1-year motor recovery following lumbar microdiscectomy in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a prospective cohort review. 2019; 13(1):135-45. doi: …
L5-S1 Treatment - Spine-health
While performing a fusion surgery, the spinal fixation of the S1 segment usually presents a greater risk of failure (pseudarthrosis) compared to L5. To avoid this complication, the addition of an …
Lumbar Microdiscectomy Recovery: Weeks 2 to 6 - Spine-health
Limited research suggests that bending, lifting, and twisting 2 weeks after lumbar microdiscectomy does not increase the risk for re-injury or another herniation. 1 Bono CM, …
Lumbar Microdiscectomy Recovery: Discharge to 14 Days
Pain, drowsiness, and reduced coordination prevent driving during the first week or two after lumbar microdiscectomy. Car rides are also limited to short, necessary trips. Fatigue and …
How Microdiscectomy Surgery Is Performed - Spine-health
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Versus Microdiscectomy for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Pain, Disability, and Complication Rate-A Randomized Clinical Trial. …
Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery Video - Spine-health
A lumbar microdiscectomy surgery is performed to remove the portion of a herniated disc that is irritating or inflaming the nerve root. A microdiscectomy is performed through a small incision …
Back Strengthening Exercises After Microdiscectomy Surgery
About 2 to 3 weeks after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery, when soft tissues have healed, some patients may be advised to begin back strengthening exercises. There are a wide variety of …
Return to Exercise After Microdiscectomy Surgery - Spine-health
Exercise can play a key role in recovering from lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.While it is important to follow the surgeon’s directions regarding activity restrictions, research suggests …