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Surgery for a ruptured disk typically involves a minimally invasive procedure, such as a discectomy, where a small incision is made on the back and the affected disc is removed. This is done under local anesthetic and vital signs are monitored during the procedure.
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Surgery is done to relieve pressure on the nerves and can be effective in reducing pain and other symptoms.
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Recovery time depends on the type of surgery and the severity of pain.
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All surgeries have some risk, including infection, bleeding, and nerve damage. If the disc isn’t removed, it can rupture again. If you suffer from degenerative disc disease, you may develop problems with other discs.
Following spinal fusion surgery, a certain amount of stiffness is to be expected.
Herniated Disc Surgery: What to Expect - Healthline
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Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine, which can cause pain, numbness, or weakness. It is done to relieve the pressure a herniated disk places on a spinal nerve, and is considered safe. After surgery, the patient may be able to go home the day of surgery, but a short hospital stay might be needed.
Diskectomy - Mayo Clinic
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Surgery should take the pressure off the nerves that are bothered by your herniated disk. There are a few different surgeries that can do this and relieve your pain.
Diskectomy. During this surgery, your surgeon removes your damaged disk to relieve pressure on your nerves.
When Do I Need Surgery for a Herniated Disk? - WebMD
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Herniated disc surgery is a procedure that can be used to alleviate pain and other symptoms of a herniated disc. The type of surgery a person has depends on the location of the herniated disc, the severity of the pain, and the disability it causes. Recovery from herniated disc surgery can take anywhere in the spine, and the length of time it takes to recover depends on the type of surgery and the severity of pain.
Herniated disc surgery: Types, procedure, risks, and recovery
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Disc herniation surgery is typically only recommended when the herniation is causing severe pain or other symptoms that significantly interfere with daily life. In most cases, nonsurgical treatments—such as pain…
Disc Herniation Surgery: When Is It Recommended?
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