Post-Discectomy Recovery: Managing Nerve Pain and Weakness
Postoperative care following discectomy? Hello Doctor: I underwent my first spinal surgery in mid-October 2022. After the surgery, the pain caused by my spine completely disappeared. However, in August 2023, I experienced symptoms of soreness, numbness, and pain in both legs agai...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to engage in serious rehabilitation for 3 to 6 months. Wishing you a speedy recovery. By Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Post-Discectomy Recovery: Managing Nerve Pain and Weakness
Post-Discectomy Recovery: Understanding Symptoms and Next Steps
Postoperative care after disc herniation surgery? Hello Doctor, I have a herniated disc at L4-L5 and underwent microdiscectomy about a month ago. The doctor mentioned that the procedure involved decompression and removal of the nucleus pulposus, and no other materials were implan...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: I suggest you undergo another MRI for confirmation. Wishing you a speedy recovery. By Dr. Lai Chao-Kang, Department of Neurosurgery, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Post-Discectomy Recovery: Understanding Symptoms and Next Steps
Post-Discectomy Pain: Understanding Recovery and Future Risks
Postoperative care for herniated disc surgery? I apologize, I had spinal disc surgery three months ago, where only part of the disc was removed and nothing was implanted. Sometimes I still experience pain in my buttocks, and when sitting, if my back is not straight and my head is...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: 1. Your condition may indicate that the nerves have not fully healed. It is also possible that scar tissue is adhering to the nerves, or it could be a sign of recurrence. Of course, there may be other reasons as well. I recommend that you bring your pre-operative and pos...[Read More] Post-Discectomy Pain: Understanding Recovery and Future Risks
Post-Discectomy Concerns: Recurring Numbness and Hip Pain Explained
Questions after intervertebral disc decompression? Hello, doctor! About two years ago, I underwent a simple lumbar discectomy, where only the herniated portion of the disc was removed. When I initially reviewed the MRI, the doctor mentioned that the nerve was severely compressed,...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: It is suspected that the likelihood of a protrusion recurrence is high. It is recommended to consult a neurosurgeon for evaluation and to arrange an MRI. Best wishes, Dr. Lai Chao-Kang, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Post-Discectomy Concerns: Recurring Numbness and Hip Pain Explained
Post-Discectomy Recovery: Understanding Symptoms and Timeline for Healing
Postoperative care for herniated disc surgery? I have a problem with disc compression, experiencing lower back pain, tightness in my left leg, and numbness in my left toes. Six months ago, I underwent a lumbar disc decompression surgery (L5-S1) without fixation or implant, just p...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: As you mentioned, it has been six months. If there is limited improvement, please ask the physician to arrange another MRI evaluation. Best wishes, Dr. Lai Chao-Kang, Director of Spine Surgery, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Post-Discectomy Recovery: Understanding Symptoms and Timeline for Healing
Post-Discectomy Complications: Understanding Nerve Adhesions and Recovery
Postoperative Issues Following Discectomy In September 2020, my father was admitted to the emergency room due to acute pain from a herniated disc (L4/L5) and underwent a discectomy with the placement of a spacer. Immediately after the surgery, his symptoms improved significantly,...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Your father's nerves may have pathological changes. There are many possibilities regarding the nature of these changes. It is advisable to first discuss this with the physician who performed the original surgery. If there is no improvement, you can obtain copies of th...[Read More] Post-Discectomy Complications: Understanding Nerve Adhesions and Recovery
Post-Discectomy Sciatica: Understanding Pain and Recovery Challenges
Post-operative nerve pain from the groin to the right leg, resulting in inability to walk? Hello Doctor: I am currently 49 years old. On August 21, 2020, I underwent surgery at a hospital in Taoyuan. The surgical procedures included: lumbar interbody fusion with posterior fusion ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Although you have worked hard to write a lot, I need more information for assessment and reasoning. Since I cannot see the patient or the imaging in person, I can only suggest that if the original surgeon is unable to improve your symptoms and you have other thoughts regar...[Read More] Post-Discectomy Sciatica: Understanding Pain and Recovery Challenges
Post-Discectomy: Should My Boyfriend Have His Hardware Removed?
Postoperative care for herniated disc surgery? My boyfriend underwent minimally invasive surgery for a herniated disc on July 11 of last year due to lower back pain and leg numbness. After the surgery, he still experiences lower back discomfort. He is now hesitant about whether t...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Why is it necessary to perform spinal fusion? Is it due to lumbar spondylolisthesis? If the purpose of the procedure is not clear, it is not advisable to remove the hardware casually![Read More] Post-Discectomy: Should My Boyfriend Have His Hardware Removed?
Post-Discectomy Care: Managing Pain and Recovery Timeline
Postoperative Care and Complications After Discectomy I just had a discectomy on May 31 and have returned home to rest. Besides showering and sleeping, I wear a lumbar support brace. The doctor said that I did not have any artificial titanium metal or support structures implanted...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, it is normal to experience pain at the surgical site after surgery. However, if the pain persists, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of an infection. Nerve adhesions typically do not occur immediately after surgery. For my patients, I stil...[Read More] Post-Discectomy Care: Managing Pain and Recovery Timeline
Post-Discectomy Concerns: When to Seek Further Medical Advice?
Postoperative follow-up for spinal disc decompression surgery? Hello Dr. Hsiao: Regarding what you mentioned about lifting heavy objects, I have been very careful and have not done so since my surgery. I have continuously used pain medication, heat therapy, and rehabilitation tre...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
1. Perhaps the original surgeon has a better understanding of your condition, so continuing follow-up visits with them may be more beneficial. It's also fine to seek a second opinion from another physician, but there's no need to repeatedly consult different doctors. ...[Read More] Post-Discectomy Concerns: When to Seek Further Medical Advice?
Understanding Post-Discectomy Pain and Its Connection to Degenerative Arthritis
Inquire about issues following the implementation of spinal disc decompression surgery! I am nineteen years old. I underwent a discectomy at the age of eighteen, but recently I have been experiencing significant spinal pain. An MRI revealed that my spine is showing signs of bone ...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
It should be noted that a herniated disc is also considered a part of degeneration. Trauma or surgery can indeed accelerate the degenerative process. Maintaining the lumbar spine can involve obtaining educational materials from the hospital or searching online for posture and exe...[Read More] Understanding Post-Discectomy Pain and Its Connection to Degenerative Arthritis