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Are You a Candidate for Surgery?
However, surgery may be necessary when all other options have failed. This means that non-surgical treatment methods such as physical therapy, medication and other preventive measures have been pursued but the condition has stayed the same or worsened. When Lower Back Surgery is NecessaryA surgical diagnosis can only be performed by a trained medical professional. If you are a candidate for lower back surgery, there are a few options, depending on the level of symptoms you have: Spinal Fusion. The surgery which fuses bone over time through an implanted device used to stabilize the joint. Discectomy. Discectomy is a surgical procedure where the bulging part of the disc is removed. Though Discectomy may be one of the steps involved in a Spinal Fusion, it can also be performed on its own to relieve pain associated with the diseased disc. Laminectomy. A surgical procedure to relieve the pain mainly associated with spinal stenosis. It is an open back procedure to access the vertebral bodies in the spine so as to remove the stress from the affected area. Arthroplasty. Arthroplasty completely replaces a disc. This method can preserve motion and provide immediate pain relief. |
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Did
you know that most people with lower back pain do not need surgery?
They may improve with extensive physical therapy and medication.
Some precautionary measures to avoid back pain include: 