Category: Spine Surgery

For people who have fully explored conservative treatments and are still dealing with pain, back surgeries can become a serious consideration. There are a number of back surgery options for a herniated disc, and the right one for you depends on your specific diagnosis and other critical factors. To help you better understand the different back surgeries available for a herniated disc, the team at Spine Center Atlanta is happy to provide the following information.

Anyone facing an unsuccessful back surgery or complications relating to any spine procedure knows how completely frustrating the situation can be. To undergo what you are hoping will be the solution to your back pain and mobility problems, only to encounter the return of pain or new problems can be a serious blow to your quality of life.

Like any surgery, there will always be some postoperative pain after neck surgery and it can be difficult to distinguish normal neck pain from a potential complication. After the procedure, the postsurgical team should give you detailed instructions for recovery. This should include steps to help you reduce complications as well as how to recognize potential warning signs. 

To go through all the preparation and recovery involved with a back surgery, especially intensive procedures like spinal fusion, only for it not to be effective can cause you to lose hope. The good news is that it is still possible to find relief, and learning more about your specific condition and the best available treatments is a key first step.

The goal of any spinal fusion procedure is to address spinal instability by joining together two segments of the spine with a bone graft and surgical hardware. A failed spinal fusion is usually defined as a procedure where the two segments do not properly fuse together.

Take a moment to explore the following four treatments that many people attempt after a failed laminectomy surgery. By educating yourself as a patient, our goal is to help you feel engaged and empowered as you seek the relief you deserve. If you have any questions or are ready to take the next step in your treatment journey, contact the dedicated Spine Center Atlanta team today.

To ensure long-term relief and spinal stability however, it is still important to follow all postoperative instructions and focus on your recovery. To help you fully understand the recovery process, we’re happy to share the following guide on what to expect six months after spinal fusion.

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Patients who face failed back surgery syndrome, or FBSS, often report that it can be more frustrating than the original source of back pain. This is even true in cases where the pain itself is less severe. Dealing with the frustration of going through spine surgery and the recovery and rehabilitation process, only for it […]