Question 1

i was operated 3weeks ago(microdiscectomy),when can i start doing some exercises and what do you recomend to start with?

Accepted Answer

Check with your MD: However, most basic exercise can start under the guidance of a physical therapist which should be prescribed by your MD since you would like to be more active. In the interim, walking, ellipticals, bicycling and swimming are safe non impact exercises to start with. PT would focus on core strengthening and could slowly evolve into a Pilates based regimen.

Question 2

what about exercise,walking,physical therapy (after microdiscectomy- i was operated 4days ago)?

Accepted Answer

These are the quest-: ions to be asked from your surgeon as he(she) would be the best person to answer. 
So contact the surgeon.
Good Luck.

Question 3

whats a microdiscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Spinal Surgery: Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to help take the pressure off a "pinched" nerve. The operation is done with a microscope and small incision to "shave" down the disc that is applying pressure upon a nerve. It can help to relieve pain and pressure upon a nerve and relieve pain radiating into the extremities.

Question 4

what is a microdiscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Remove fragment: A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure done by a trained spine surgeon which involves an incision (approx. 3cm) over the level where the disc is herniated.  We use a microscope to help visualize the nerves and identify the disc herniation.  Then carefully remove the disc fragment any any loose pieces to relieve the nerve impingement.  The majority of the healthy disc remains intact.

Question 5

microdiscectomy --whos it done on?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: A microdiskectomy is an option for a patient with symptoms of a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine that persist in spite of non operative measures.

Question 6

how is a microdiskectomy performed?

Accepted Answer

Small incision: Through a small incision, the surgeon works down to the spinal lamina. Make a window in in the lamina, remove or move aside the ligamentum flavum, dissect in the epidural space, move the nerve root aside with a retractor, identify and remove herniation.  Some surgeons remove only the herniation, others remove any additional disc material that comes easily.

Question 7

when is a microdiskectomy indicated?

Accepted Answer

Fail nonop care: After 3 months failing non op care like pt meds epidural injections and pain level and/or neurologic exam indicates reason for surgery.  Only 10% need surgery.

Question 8

where can i get the best microdiscectomy done?

Accepted Answer

See below: Microdiscectomy is a common operation that can be performed by most spinal surgeons. This type of operation can most likely be performed by your local spinal surgeon. Minimally invasive techniques have evolved over the past few years.

Question 9

had a microdiscectomy but now the pain is back?

Accepted Answer

? Recurrent herniation.: If you're having leg pain following a discectomy, there's a possibility that there may be a the recurrent disc herniation. You should see your surgeon and obtain a new lumbar mri.

Question 10

is there any pain involved in a microdiscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Microdisectomy surgery done with small incision, the patient have but like doing regular disctomy.

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I was operated 3weeks ago(microdiscectomy),when can i start doing some exercises and what do you recomend to start with?

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