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EDISCSCULPTThere is a great deal of variation in how long it takes patients to heal after herniated disc surgery. First and foremost, the type of procedure performed affects the recovery time. In addition, factors like individual and the quality of post-operative care influence the rate of healing.
Type of Procedure
To treat a herniated disc surgically, the doctor must remove the herniated portion of the disc, thus relieving the pressure against the nerves. There are two main ways to do this: using a scalpel and other tools during traditional open back surgery, and using a laser during laser herniated disc surgery.
Open back surgery is a very invasive procedure. It can take as long as several months for patients to make a full recovery, and as long as 6 weeks to return to work. The recovery period can contain significant discomfort. On the other hand, laser surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is associated with a much shorter and more comfortable recovery of time. With laser back surgery, patients don't experience much pain or discomfort during the recovery period, and a full recovery is achieved in about 6 weeks. Patients who get laser back surgery can usually return to work in about a week, and there is no need for a hospital stay.
Other Factors
Healing proceeds more quickly if patients are conscientious about caring for themselves after surgery. There are also some individual factors which affect the rate of healing. The following is associated with faster recovery after surgery:
Type of Procedure
To treat a herniated disc surgically, the doctor must remove the herniated portion of the disc, thus relieving the pressure against the nerves. There are two main ways to do this: using a scalpel and other tools during traditional open back surgery, and using a laser during laser herniated disc surgery.
Open back surgery is a very invasive procedure. It can take as long as several months for patients to make a full recovery, and as long as 6 weeks to return to work. The recovery period can contain significant discomfort. On the other hand, laser surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is associated with a much shorter and more comfortable recovery of time. With laser back surgery, patients don't experience much pain or discomfort during the recovery period, and a full recovery is achieved in about 6 weeks. Patients who get laser back surgery can usually return to work in about a week, and there is no need for a hospital stay.
Other Factors
Healing proceeds more quickly if patients are conscientious about caring for themselves after surgery. There are also some individual factors which affect the rate of healing. The following is associated with faster recovery after surgery:
- Younger age
- Better overall health
- Not smoking
- Eating a healthy diet
- Getting plenty of sleep
- Following instructions regarding physical therapy and physical activity
- Following instructions regarding wound care
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