How Successful is Back Surgery?

If you suffer from back pain, you have probably wondered if back surgery might be the solution. The good news is that for countless individuals, back surgery may be the solution that will allow you to live without pain. Even better news is that many back and spine surgeries in Los Angeles are now performed as Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries (MISS).

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery provided by Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman can alleviate pain and prevent further deterioration of the spine in individuals suffering from conditions such as:

• Bone Spurs
• Disc Herniations
• Fractures
• Infection
• Spinal instability
• Spine deformities (scoliosis)
• Spondylolysis (lower vertebrae defect)
• Stenosis
• Tumor

How Successful is Spine Surgery?

Spine surgery is typically a last resort (with the exception of emergency situations) after all nonsurgical treatments have failed. That’s because there is risk involved in any type of surgery. Fortunately, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery reduces many risks that are more often associated with open back surgery. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery lowers your risk of infection, lowers risk of excess bleeding, reduces recovery times, minimizes scarring, reduces the chance of developing blood clots, reduces risk of complications from anesthesia, minimizes the risk of nerve damage, and reduces the risk of leaking spinal fluid.

Beyond that, the success rate for spine surgery will be contingent upon:

• Overall health
• Severity of condition being treated
• Spinal condition or disease being treated
• Type of surgery needed
• How well recovery, follow up treatment plans are followed by patient

Because there are many types of back surgery ranging from nerve decompression, to artificial disc replacement to fusion surgeries, the success rate will vary from procedure to procedure. Nerve compression surgeries typically have a high rate of success in healthy individuals, with most studies showing 90% of patients considering the surgery beneficial in reducing pain. Spinal fusion surgeries are approximated to be successful in 70-90% of health individuals.

Is It Worth It to Have Back Surgery?

Spine surgery is always considered the last resort by Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman. As to whether or not surgery is worth it, Dr. Payman will only recommend surgery if the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Benefits that patients experience from successful back surgeries often include:

• Ability to partake in activities that used to be too painful
• Being able to reduce pain medication
• Being able to return to work
• Improved mood
• Improved quality of life
• Increased range of motion
• Reduction or elimination of pain

What is the Recovery Time for Back Surgery?

The recovery time for back surgery will depend upon the type of spine surgery you have. Men and women who have Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery recover faster than those who have traditional open surgery. In fact, many patients who have Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery performed in Los Angeles by Dr. K. Rad Payman are able to return to normal activities within 6 weeks. Some Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries may even be performed as outpatient procedures.

Dr. K. Rad Payman will discuss all available treatment options and potential outcomes for you, based on your specific back pain, the cause of your backpain, and your overall health. Surgery is only recommended when nonsurgical back pain treatments are unsuccessful.

Schedule an appointment with top Los Angeles spine surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman today to begin your road to recovery from back and neck pain. Call 818.501.2011 today to schedule an appointment