What is a 3 level discectomy?

A Three-Level Cervical Fusion is a major surgery where 3 discs are removed and hardware is placed to stabilize the neck. the procedure is performed in a hospital and takes several hours.. Cervical fusion surgery is popular. The rate of posterior cervical fusions in the US has increased by 2.7 fold from 2001-2013 (2).

What are the side effects of disc surgery?

Like all surgical procedures, lumbar decompression surgery carries some risk of complications.

  • Recurrent or continuing symptoms.
  • Infection.
  • Blood clots.
  • Dural tear.
  • Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Facial sores and loss of vision.
  • Nerve injury and paralysis.
  • Death.

How long does it take to recover from L5 S1 surgery?

Your Recovery It may take 4 to 6 weeks to get back to doing simple activities, such as light housework. It may take 6 months to a year for your back to get better completely. You may need to wear a back brace while your back heals. And your doctor may have you go to physiotherapy.

How long does L5 S1 surgery take?

The graft is inserted between the vertebrae and then rods and screws are placed. The bone from the hip often is removed through the same incision leaving the patient with only one incision postoperatively. Surgery will last approximately 4 to 8 hours.

Does discectomy lead to fusion?

We found that people who had a lumbar discectomy procedure were 2.97 (95% confidence interval [2.86, 3.10]) times more likely to undergo a lumbar fusion than those who with a lumbar diagnosis but had not undergone a lumbar discectomy in the past.

Can you have a discectomy without a fusion?

Anterior cervical discectomy without fusion is a safe and effective treatment for cervical disk herniation.

What happens after l5 s1 fusion surgery?

After surgery, you can expect your back to feel stiff and sore. You may have trouble sitting or standing in one position for very long and may need pain medicine in the weeks after your surgery. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to get back to doing simple activities, such as light housework.