Read about different types of posterior dynamic spinal devices, which allow controlled movement of the affected area of the spine in fusion surgery.
Back Surgery
Is surgery for neck or back pain necessary? Sometimes. It is reasonable to consider spine surgery if the pain has not diminished after months of non-surgical treatment, if pain does not respond to medication, or if you're unable to complete basic daily activities. Some surgery options are minimally invasive (microdiscectomy for a herniated disc) and allow for quick recovery, while other types of surgery (a posterolateral fusion for degenerative disc disease) are more extensive.
Posterior motion spinal surgery is an alternative to spinal fusion for patients with back pain. This article provides an in-depth discussion of the surgery.
Learn about how long it takes to recover from this surgery, factors that may slow down the recovery process, and effective measures to make recovery easier.
While both ACDF and ADR carry the general risks of surgery, each procedure has distinctive risks that patients should know.
Though it is a minimally invasive procedure, there are risks associated with vertebral augmentation surgery.
Patients can do a number of things to help ease their transition home following back surgery. Learn about tips to minimize pain and maximize convenience.
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Preparation Before Back Surgery
Especially following spine fusion surgery and other more extensive types of back surgery, it will help to make changes in the home prior to the back surgery.
A number of simple steps can significantly reduce the risk of unpleasant and often painful side effects of constipation after back surgery.
Typically, it may take a few weeks to months to recover from a lumbar laminectomy surgery depending on the age and general health of the patient.
After incorrect diagnosis and spine surgery, improper and/or inadequate postoperative rehabilitation is the second most common reason for continued back pain and leg pain after surgery.
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