A very common back injury is a herniated disc and the ramifications and complications the injury can bring. Depending on the location and severity of the herniated disc, there are many different forms of treatment available. Once you have gone through the traditional forms of treatment and are still dealing with the problem, it may be time to consider surgery.
Patients who have made the decision or have been recommended to have a herniated disc surgery should be fully aware of the every possible aspect of the surgery. The decision is not taken lightly, so it is very important to make sure you are fully prepared prior to having the surgery done. Below, you will find a handy list of issues that should be fully covered prior to your herniated disc surgery:
What type of surgery is your surgeon recommending to you? Also, what is the basis to their recommendations?
Once you have confirmed the type of surgery that will take place, ask you specialist to talk you through the process so you are aware of what will happen?
Have all the non-surgical options been tried?
Make sure you know the ramifications if surgery doesn't take place.
How long will the actual surgical procedure take? Will the surgeon be doing the entire surgery or will other surgeons be helping?
Know if any side-effects are expected. If yes, what are they?
Familiarize yourself with the surgeon. Ask about their experience in this type of surgery
Can you speak to previous patients who have undergone the same surgery?
Always ask about having a second opinion. This is actually a way of testing the surgeon and specialist
Will medication be needed during recovery?
Who will be the point of contact for any post-operation issues?
How long will the recovery period be? Can I return to work?
Will physical therapy be needed? If yes, when can it be started?
All of these points are very important prior to herniated disc surgery. It's your spine so be extra safe and careful. Having an operation is a stressful occasion and if you need to ask the surgeon questions to feel better prepared, then ask them.
One very useful piece of advice is to speak to the hospital and specifically the people who assist in the operating room. These nurses and assistance staff can be very helpful and knowledgeable about the inner workings of the procedure and surgeons available.
Ask them if they have worked with this surgeon before and are they comfortable with them? Finally, a very good question to ask someone who works in the operating room is if they would recommend the surgeon for a family member. All of this is very important before your herniated disc surgery.
Patients who have made the decision or have been recommended to have a herniated disc surgery should be fully aware of the every possible aspect of the surgery. The decision is not taken lightly, so it is very important to make sure you are fully prepared prior to having the surgery done. Below, you will find a handy list of issues that should be fully covered prior to your herniated disc surgery:
What type of surgery is your surgeon recommending to you? Also, what is the basis to their recommendations?
Once you have confirmed the type of surgery that will take place, ask you specialist to talk you through the process so you are aware of what will happen?
Have all the non-surgical options been tried?
Make sure you know the ramifications if surgery doesn't take place.
How long will the actual surgical procedure take? Will the surgeon be doing the entire surgery or will other surgeons be helping?
Know if any side-effects are expected. If yes, what are they?
Familiarize yourself with the surgeon. Ask about their experience in this type of surgery
Can you speak to previous patients who have undergone the same surgery?
Always ask about having a second opinion. This is actually a way of testing the surgeon and specialist
Will medication be needed during recovery?
Who will be the point of contact for any post-operation issues?
How long will the recovery period be? Can I return to work?
Will physical therapy be needed? If yes, when can it be started?
All of these points are very important prior to herniated disc surgery. It's your spine so be extra safe and careful. Having an operation is a stressful occasion and if you need to ask the surgeon questions to feel better prepared, then ask them.
One very useful piece of advice is to speak to the hospital and specifically the people who assist in the operating room. These nurses and assistance staff can be very helpful and knowledgeable about the inner workings of the procedure and surgeons available.
Ask them if they have worked with this surgeon before and are they comfortable with them? Finally, a very good question to ask someone who works in the operating room is if they would recommend the surgeon for a family member. All of this is very important before your herniated disc surgery.
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Very helpful and informative blog. Though, it is not always necessary, some people may require herniated disc surgery to alleviate pain and other symptoms.
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