Back Surgery

Laminectomy for spinal stenosis carries risks like infection and nerve damage but generally has good success rates.

Lumbar discectomy as an outpatient procedure offers quicker recovery and reduced hospital stay, benefiting patients.

Lumbar laminectomy surgically treats spinal stenosis by removing bone and tissue to relieve pressure on nerves.

Recover from lumbar microdiscectomy (discharge to 14 days) with rest, pain management, and gradual activity.

Weeks 2 to 6 of lumbar microdiscectomy recovery focus on progressive activity and pain management for smoother rehabilitation.

During weeks 6 to 12 post-lumbar microdiscectomy, increase activity and manage pain for a faster recovery.

Decompression and spinal fusion are the two most common lumbar spine surgeries for patients with lower back pain and leg pain.

Explore non-surgical alternatives to lumbar spine surgery, including specialized conservative treatments, physical therapy, and pain management options.

OTC laxatives relieve constipation after surgery, but prescription meds may be needed if over-the-counter options fail to ease symptoms.

A microdiscectomy surgery aims to relieve the pressure on a spinal nerve root by removing the disc material and/or bone causing the pain.