Recovery of Spinal Disc Removal Surgery
If you have a herniated spinal disc that is not responding to non-invasive treatment, you could require surgery to remove the damaged disc. Your doctor can help prepare you for the surgery and recovery.
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Spinal Disc Removal
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In spinal disc removal surgery, or a diskectomy, your surgeon will make an incision in your back. She will cut a hole in the problem spinal disc and remove its interior. She could also remove the disc entirely, and replace it with a piece of bone, which will be used to fuse two of your spinal vertebrae together.
Recovery Time
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The amount of time your recovery will take after spinal disc removal surgery depends on the seriousness of the surgery. If the disc was hollowed out, you will heal in a few weeks. If portions of your spine have been fused, you will need at least four weeks to begin feeling better, and three months to get back to work.
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Incision Care
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Immediately after your surgery, monitor your incision for any sign of infection. Be sure to keep it dry for seven days.
Activity
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It is important you stay active during your recovery, but you also need to be careful to keep your spine balanced. A back brace can help you do so. Talk to your doctor before planning any activity more strenuous than walking.
Pain Management
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Your doctor will give you medication to help you manage your pain while you recover from surgery. If the pain increases greatly, contact your doctor right away.
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