Question 1

how long is the typical recovery from microvascular decompression?

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Need more info: It is not clear what procedure you are referring to... Microvascular decompression does not clearly identify any specific procedure that I am aware of.  Please provide more information for complete answer.

Question 2

what is used to pad the nerve during microvascular decompression? does the body ever reject the material?

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Sponge: A tiny teflon sponge is used that is inert and not rejected.

Question 3

can the pain can come back after microvascular decompression brain surgery to stop tn?

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Yes: There are never 100% guarantees.

Question 4

does the success rate of microvascular decompression surgery go down if it is preceded by percutaneous procedures like as radio frequency rhizotomy, glycerol injection or balloon compression?

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No: The surgery isn't compromised by that it just means other therapies didn't work.

Question 5

what is the recovery time fron orbital decompression  surgery?

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Depends: Decompression removes tissue and creates openings into sinuses so that the excess orbital tissue will enter these spaces and allow the eye to fall back into normal position.  If the decompression is significant recovery might take 1-2 weeks but could be less with a smaller amount of tissue displacement.

Question 6

had shoulder arthroscopic decompression 2 weeks ago how long will the recovery take if i work as a manual packer?

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Ask your surgeon: Why don't you ask the doctor who performed the surgery? The surgeon is the only one who knows the extent of your problem.

Question 7

how long is recovery from shoulder decompression & repair of a tendon tear due 2 impingment ?

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Slow recovery: Assuming it was an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair it means 3-6 months of rehab.  Of course large tears and method of repair affects this.  Follow your therapist and surgeon instructions to a t and remember that over doing it doesn't  get you better faster, it can actually have the  opposite effect. Good luck!

Question 8

opting for a bilateral hip core decompression. will i be in a wheelchair or crutches?what is recovery times like?have a desk job can i go back quick?

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Core Decompr. "CD": Cd can be done as an inpatient procedure with a short hospitalization, but there is a recent trend toward doing it on an outpatient basis. Patients are usually maintained on partial weightbearing with crutches for 6 weeks to 3 months.

Other procedures have higher morbidity complications, and require more vigorous protection from weightbearing, usually 3+ mos.

Question 9

what can the be expected for recovery time from medial epicondylar release with ulnar nerve decompression possible transposition?

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Surgery: It may take up to three months for you surgery to heal.

Question 10

just diagnosed with deep peroneal nerve entrapment. if i end up having decompression surgery how long is the recovery? is a steroid shot an option?

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2 to 4 wks recovery.: Yes Steroid can be an option in earlier and Mild entrapment cases. Relief is temporary though.
 If your Orthopedic doctor recommended you the release surgery ,he will probably doing it Arthroscopic.  So the recovery will be quick. Physical therapy along with NSAID helps.

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How long is recovery from shoulder decompression & repair of a tendon tear due 2 impingment ?

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Opting for a bilateral hip core decompression. will i be in a wheelchair or crutches?what is recovery times like?have a desk job can i go back quick?

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What can the be expected for recovery time from medial epicondylar release with ulnar nerve decompression possible transposition?

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Just diagnosed with deep peroneal nerve entrapment. if i end up having decompression surgery how long is the recovery? is a steroid shot an option?

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