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Microdiscectomy for Slip Disc & Sciatica

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Microdiscectomy: Minimally Invasive Treatment For Slip Disc And Sciatica A herniated disc can cause more than back pain. Microdiscectomy may help relieve symptoms such as sciatica, numbness, tingling, or weakness down the leg when medicines, physiotherapy, injections, and exercises do not provide enough relief. Understanding the Procedure A microdiscectomy removes the portion of a herniated disc that presses on a nerve root. The surgeon uses a small incision and special instruments to reach and remove the bulging disc fragment. Doctors also call this procedure microdecompression, keyhole spine surgery, or minimally invasive discectomy. In some cases, the surgeon uses an endoscope to perform the procedure. When Should You Consider Surgery? Surgical treatment isn’t necessary for all slipped discs. If your symptoms improve without surgery, your spine specialist may recommend continuing non-surgical treatment. However, if leg pain continues after several weeks of non-surgical treatment and tests show that a disc is pressing on a spinal nerve, your surgeon may recommend this surgery. Dr. Pramod Saini, Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon in Noida, suggests that the treatment should be planned after analyzing the patient’s symptoms, physical examination, and MRI. Doctors recommend surgery only when the patient’s symptoms and test results support it. Benefits Of Microdiscectomy Because the surgeon makes only a small incision and limits disruption to nearby muscles and tissues, many patients recover sooner than after traditional open back surgery. Microdiscectomy may also cause less post-operative discomfort. As a result, many patients can leave the hospital sooner and gradually return to their daily activities. If your sciatica does not improve with conservative treatments, talk to a spine surgeon about whether this procedure is suitable for you. Recovery Following Microdiscectomy Most patients can gradually resume normal activities after surgery. How soon you can do this will depend on your symptoms and overall health. Your spine surgeon may advise you to engage in mild activity such as walking as well as take certain precautions as you recover.

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Spine Surgery Misconceptions: Myths, Facts and Recovery

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Spine Surgery Misconceptions have generated several fears among people due to the many myths surrounding the procedure. In addition, myths can prevent people from seeking medical advice from spine specialists. Hence, let us discuss some of the myths surrounding spine surgery. Myth 1: It is deadly and failure rates are high with any spine surgery: Fact: Just because a person needs a spine surgery it does not mean that the procedure is dangerous. As with all other medical procedures, spine surgery has its risks involved. The extent of danger depends on the patient’s health status, type of surgery, and the skill of the surgeon. Hence, a spine specialist may advise surgery if the patient’s case requires it. In this regard, patients should seek medical advice and discuss their treatment options with a professional to determine the best course of treatment. Myth 2: ‘Patients after Spine Surgery have to stay in bed for ages.’ Fact. While patients may have to refrain from some activities, they should not be laying in bed for too long. It may also be necessary to limit them to sitting up straight, and not leaning forward for a short period. The standard post-operative recommendation post- spine surgery tends to include the suggestion to mobilize (sit, stand and eventually walk) at an earliest opportunity. For example, one can be able to walk or get out of bed immediately after a microdiscectomy, However, one should avoid sitting for long periods of time and forward bending for a while after the spine surgery. After that, one can consider doing light exercises. Myth 3: There Is No Need To Undergo Spine Surgery Until One Has Lost Bladder and Bowel Control or Ability To Walk It’s a fact that conservative methods like medication and physiotherapy often work for slip-disc conditions. Taking medicine might make the swelling/ inflammation go down. In some instances, patients might need to undergo surgery. Passing water and urine normally isn’t that uncommon a case for the loss resulting from slipped disc. On the contrary, seeking early medication may reduce the likelihood of permanent damage to spinal nerves. In addition, one should not ignore a spine specialist’s recommendation if one needs surgery. Consult a Specialist In summary, it can be concluded that discussing spine surgery misconceptions can help people get into the hands of the right medical professional in time to prevent more dire consequences. In reality, seeking spine surgery advice from a qualified specialist can actually help doctors identify some serious nerve conditions and prescribe the right treatment.

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