What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spinal Disk Surgery?
For patients with lumbar disc herniation, sitting or standing can be extremely uncomfortable, seriously affecting their work and life. Timely surgical treatment is essential after the occurrence of lumbar disc herniation to reduce recurrent backache and leg pain. Minimally invasive surgery is chosen for lumbar disc herniation as it causes less trauma to the human body and has a faster recovery time, but it may be prone to recurrence later and the improvement of symptoms is not obvious enough.
The advantages of minimally invasive surgery for lumbar disc herniation are less trauma and faster recovery. However, the disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery for lumbar disc herniation mainly stem from the patient's ligament hyperplasia calcification, severe bone hyperplasia, and spinal canal stenosis. For such patients, minimally invasive surgery is often incomplete, which can lead to ligament hyperplasia calcification, severe bone hyperplasia, and the need for minimally invasive surgery for lumbar disc herniation patients. During various examinations, it is necessary to actively improve various examinations and conduct comprehensive assessments to determine an active surgical treatment plan.
If the patient is young and has only a simple disc herniation, then minimally invasive surgery can still be chosen. However, if the patient is older, has severe bone hyperplasia, spinal canal stenosis, and lower lumbar instability, then open surgery is recommended.
1. During the surgery, it is crucial to protect the spinal cord and nerve roots within the lumbar canal to avoid injuring them during the operation, which can lead to worsening pain in the legs and back after surgery. The protruding disc must be completely removed during the surgery to prevent future recurrence of lumbar disc herniation.
2. After minimally invasive surgery for lumbar disc herniation, it is essential to avoid early weight-bearing activities to prevent affecting the recovery of the incision, eliminate spinal cord and nerve root edema, and slow down the patient's recovery.
3. After surgery, it is important to keep warm, avoid getting cold, refrain from eating spicy and stimulating foods, and avoid smoking and drinking, as these can affect the recovery of the incision and postoperative symptoms.
