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EDISCSCULPTSurgical treatment for herniated discs takes two main forms: traditional spine surgery, and laser back surgery. Laser back surgery is a much less invasive form of treatment, and it has a shorter and more comfortable recovery period. The amount of pain will vary based on the type of surgery used, and individual variation also plays a role.
Traditional Spine Surgery
Traditional spine surgery requires to make a large incision on the back, and it is often accompanied by major procedures such as vertebral fusion. The procedure is performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia, and patients stay in the hospital for about 5-7 days following the surgery. During this time, pain management is an intensive process, as the wound begins to heal. You will probably be on prescription pain medication for at least a week following surgery.
Within the first few weeks after surgery, the pain will slowly fade as the wound heals and your back strengthens. Patients usually have the wellbeing and mobility to return to work after about a month.
Laser Spine Surgery
The timeline when laser herniated disc surgery is used is quite different. Instead of creating a large incision, the doctor places a small camera and a laser probe into the spine, and the probe is used to dissolve the excess part of the disc. The procedure is performed in an outpatient office, and only local anesthesia is needed. Patients can return home the same day.
With laser back surgery, patients usually feel their symptoms relieved as the surgery takes place, and return home pain-free. If there is any pain, it can generally be managed without prescription medication. Physical therapy can start within a couple days of the procedure, and patients feel comfortable returning to work in about a week.
If you're interested in finding out more about herniated disc surgery, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Traditional Spine Surgery
Traditional spine surgery requires to make a large incision on the back, and it is often accompanied by major procedures such as vertebral fusion. The procedure is performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia, and patients stay in the hospital for about 5-7 days following the surgery. During this time, pain management is an intensive process, as the wound begins to heal. You will probably be on prescription pain medication for at least a week following surgery.
Within the first few weeks after surgery, the pain will slowly fade as the wound heals and your back strengthens. Patients usually have the wellbeing and mobility to return to work after about a month.
Laser Spine Surgery
The timeline when laser herniated disc surgery is used is quite different. Instead of creating a large incision, the doctor places a small camera and a laser probe into the spine, and the probe is used to dissolve the excess part of the disc. The procedure is performed in an outpatient office, and only local anesthesia is needed. Patients can return home the same day.
With laser back surgery, patients usually feel their symptoms relieved as the surgery takes place, and return home pain-free. If there is any pain, it can generally be managed without prescription medication. Physical therapy can start within a couple days of the procedure, and patients feel comfortable returning to work in about a week.
If you're interested in finding out more about herniated disc surgery, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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