Hello, welcome to the boards.
Unfortunately, for such a "simple" diagnosis as a disc herniation, there are too many unsuccessful cases and complications associated with traditional open back surgery. When I say simple, I just compare your case with some more complex cases that may require open surgery (spondy, severe disc degeneration, infection, etc.).
I strongly advise you to explore possibilities and advantages of minimally-invasive procedures like laser spine surgery or endoscopic spine surgery.
While having same short-term success rates, it has additional advantages like:
- multiple lower FBSS rate (failed back surgery syndrome)
- no bleeding
- less chance of infection
- less chance of rehernation
- no hospital stay
- fast recovery
Let me know if you are interested in this topic or need more information.
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"The world of spinal medicine, unfortunately, is producing patients with failed back surgery syndrome at an alarming rate"
2005 - 2012: Rich personal experience with spinal disorders and various treatments (surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic)
Co-Founder: Vertebris Internationl Spine Hospital
Founder: Spinoteka - Society for Spine Diseases
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