How long does microdiscectomy last?
How long does microdiscectomy last?
The mean follow-up was 4.1 years with 2,866 (84.3%) good/excellent results, while 1,101 (3.6%) patients had endoscopic microdiscectomy. There, the mean follow-up was 2.9 years with 845 (79.5%) good/excellent results.
How does pain go away after L5-S1 discectomy?
I noticed the area in which I had the surgery done was swollen and tender to the touch and the pain radiated down my leg to my toes. It went away after a few hours and some pain medication and muscle relaxers.
When did my husband have his first discectomy?
My husband had his first surgery 2 years ago in the same are you had and he still suffers off and on with back pain in his buttocks and legs. He had a spinal fusion as well. I would call your doctor immediately to see why you are in pain.
What kind of pain does L5 S1 fusion cause?
L5 S1 fusion is major surgery whereby the L5/S1 disc is removed and the L5 and S1 spinal bones are stabilized by hardware. Indications for L5 S1 fusion are debilitating pain and dysfunction arising from degenerative disc disease, slipped disc, fractures, recurrent herniations, sciatica, scoliosis, and spinal canal narrowing.
What kind of surgery is needed for L5 S1 fusion?
Therefore, L5 S1 fusion surgery involves the surgical removal of the L5/S1 disc and fusing the L5 and S1 spinal bones together. Different surgical techniques and approaches exist. PLIF, posterior lumbar interbody fusion is a case in point that has been reviewed in detail in a prior blog.
I noticed the area in which I had the surgery done was swollen and tender to the touch and the pain radiated down my leg to my toes. It went away after a few hours and some pain medication and muscle relaxers.
My husband had his first surgery 2 years ago in the same are you had and he still suffers off and on with back pain in his buttocks and legs. He had a spinal fusion as well. I would call your doctor immediately to see why you are in pain.
When to have a lumbar discectomy for back pain?
Lumbar discectomy surgery is performed whenever a herniated disc is pinching nerves in your back. Some doctors prefer to use an open approach when performing lumbar discectomy. This requires a large incision and dissection of your back muscles.
Is the L5-S1 fusion causing extreme pain?
I personally had reherniated my disc about six months later, however, your pain pattern sounds like a different level (s). I have a fusion at L5-S1 and L4-5 is slightly bulged now causing pain on the outside of my lower legs. I think you need to go to the doctor with your new symptoms and get them to do a new MRI as soon as possible.