Lumbar Discectomy

Dr. Shim explains what happens with a lumbar discectomy.
The video shows how Lumbar Discectomy surgery is done for herniated discs. The technique is the Microdiscectomy procedure which is the norm.
Read more about this topic on our blog: www.shimspine.com/why-lumbar-...
In general, patients that have lumbar discectomy surgery usually fall into two categories. The blog gives an overview of those two categories and the video focuses on the surgery itself.
Citations:
Oosterhuis T, Ostelo RW, van Dongen JM, Peul WC, de Boer MR, Bosmans JE, Vleggeert-Lankamp CL, Arts MP, van Tulder MW. Early rehabilitation after lumbar disc surgery is not effective or cost-effective compared to no referral: a randomized trial and economic evaluation. J Physiother. 2017 Jul;63(3):144-153. PubMed PMID: 28668558
Gadjradj PS, Arts MP, van Tulder MW, Rietdijk WJR, Peul WC, Harhangi BS. Management of Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation: An International Perspective. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Jun 19; PubMed PMID: 28632645
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  • @cindyski4413
    @cindyski44134 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Just watching gives me a little relief! Wish me luck! Waiting for my lawyer from car accident to release money for this. Or give the letter that the surgeon will get paid afterwards. I was already suffering from fibromyalgia, sacroiliac aches and pains, spondylosis and to top it with a couple of herniated and bulging discs. All this gave me chronic fatigue. So I’m always half alert. Nobody knows but me to the extent of what I go through daily. Lots of mental fighting within myself. Oh, forgot to include ADHD. So it’s hard to be organized, write things down or I do then forget where I placed my papers. All this and maintaining a house of high achievers (my kids) and a job. Let me, lastly include, my husband is a hoarder. Ugh, the dogs! If I give them away who knows if they’ll forgive me. Other than all of this, I’m a happy and blessed person. I teach confirmation to teens and enjoy giving teens advice to better themselves. Though, everything I do is mediocre until I take care of this insane pain. Wish me luck and prayers that I get through this mess!

  • @cindyski4413

    @cindyski4413

    4 жыл бұрын

    I knew something was different with my spine when I was very young. I noticed curvature too deep. Lodorsis I believe I have. I have been seen by a Dr. just need to reapply again for medical assistance program once more.

  • @factorypolo3134
    @factorypolo313410 ай бұрын

    Awesome, very easy to understand and comprehend, looking forward to more content

  • @surenbhola107
    @surenbhola1072 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doctor

  • @nicholaspalmer2220
    @nicholaspalmer22208 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. I had a medial facetectomy 5 days ago and so far so good. It was very interesting to see the surgical techniques

  • @rencycookingandmore2348
    @rencycookingandmore23489 ай бұрын

    Very well explained Doctor 👍

  • @robertmotion
    @robertmotion2 жыл бұрын

    I literally had this surgery yesterday. No pain afterwards; just some discomfort. Looking forward to a better quality of life. /Bklyn👑

  • @MinnieChoudhary

    @MinnieChoudhary

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir....how are you now after month of sergery

  • @gurmeet3088

    @gurmeet3088

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey...What are the responses now after about one year...? Please share...

  • @tjtraining7523
    @tjtraining75232 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting this tomorrow. If you want to follow my recovery and rehab I’ll be posting videos on my account. All the best to anyone undergoing this surgery!

  • @buzilacristina964

    @buzilacristina964

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello ! Are you ok ? How was ?? Still in pain

  • @CriscOnSmootH

    @CriscOnSmootH

    11 ай бұрын

    You didn't post a single video regarding this

  • @BoneCrusher_Gaming

    @BoneCrusher_Gaming

    4 ай бұрын

    Were is your update??

  • @entrelosdos1811

    @entrelosdos1811

    2 ай бұрын

    Update??

  • @tjtraining7523

    @tjtraining7523

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry guys I ended up not posting. It went really well and worked. Still get a bit of numbness and stiff back if I don’t keep up the mobility work but other than that I’m 2.5 years post surgery and have never felt sciatica pain since the surgery

  • @BlackSkuLL4u2
    @BlackSkuLL4u23 жыл бұрын

    hi plz i got injured and im on workers comp sence it hapend in work now dr said workers com dont deal with disc problems they did send me to get an mri but dr didnt bother to explain it to me all i know is i have 2 disc bulge of 2mm and protution to thecal somethig like that is it that bad what can u tell me plz help🙏

  • @antoniozeloni6584
    @antoniozeloni65843 жыл бұрын

    Certo che non è tanto facile fare un operazione così io guardo cuesti vidi ma pure io dovrei fare un operazione di chiesto genere ma ho tanta paura

  • @jessaminelazarito247
    @jessaminelazarito2473 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr,, thank you for sharing this video.. Really appreciated.. It helps me a lot understand the procedure that i undergo 2 yrs ago.. I have a question😊 , i am still suffering a moderate pain especially at night, i cant sleep due to pain on my left leg. . Is there any best advise/ remedy you can share.?? Thank you so much.. 😍😍😍God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @anthonyterrell504

    @anthonyterrell504

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm am preparing to have a lumbar a lumbar dy surgery any and all comment's are apprrey

  • @anthonyterrell504

    @anthonyterrell504

    Жыл бұрын

    What type surgery did you have

  • @davidlindgren7605
    @davidlindgren76053 жыл бұрын

    I notice you didn't mention leg weakness or a herniation's effect on motor nerves as a reason to have surgery. Wouldn't that also justify surgery? And at what point does pursuing conservative treatment become ill-advised because a delay in having surgery may lead to permanent nerve damage?

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Corresponding physical exam findings (at 1:58 in the video) include the weakness you are describing. Ed, sounds like you are well experienced in these issues. The decision to pursue is between You and your Surgeon. There are risks to any course of action. For certain situations, avoiding surgery may not be the best option. That is why you need to ask these questions of your own personal surgeon. Great questions. Thanks.

  • @rakeshmajee8985
    @rakeshmajee8985 Жыл бұрын

    L5S1 operation on 19-07-2022.after operation within a few weeks the pain had subsided. but in the last two-three days my pain is the same as before the operation. like pain while sneezing ,pain in turning from sleeping at night,it hurts to stand up so,why is it hurting .It will go away on its own or has become a problem again in disc ?

  • @mihaelh6783

    @mihaelh6783

    Жыл бұрын

    Has it improved? I had the same kinds of pain especially sneezing

  • @mansamcbride6483
    @mansamcbride64832 жыл бұрын

    Im getting this done in 2 weeks. I was wondering would an inversion table cure the herniated disc ,and avoid the surgery.

  • @MisdemeanorMisdemeanor

    @MisdemeanorMisdemeanor

    2 жыл бұрын

    DON'T DO IT !!!! Fore your own good . DON'T Do it there is way too much Political Medical denied . Ask in stead about nerve burn procedures. I hope this message got to you in time .

  • @sanujosekalathil01
    @sanujosekalathil013 жыл бұрын

    I had the surgery on 10-01-2020.I have a little bit of discomfort sometimes. nothing compare to before surger.I do have a question.Does the removed bone part(lamina) will it grow back to its normal structure

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not completely normal. But, removal of a small amount of lamina is not a major concern. Remember that a part of the human population does not have a full lamina (spina bifida occulta) but has no related issues because of it. As a Spine Surgeon, I am always happy to hear a person is better after surgery.

  • @sanujosekalathil01

    @sanujosekalathil01

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos Thank you doctor

  • @obediencybamon915

    @obediencybamon915

    11 ай бұрын

    Some said it affects the sexual of a man

  • @equinoxeparabellum6776
    @equinoxeparabellum67764 жыл бұрын

    I have just been told today by my back consultant that I need this.

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you.

  • @daryckrussell8477

    @daryckrussell8477

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the same boat. Just waiting for my Dr. to call. Good luck Paul 🙏

  • @equinoxeparabellum6776

    @equinoxeparabellum6776

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos I would appreciate if you could please answer this as it refers to me. I have a severe herniated disc pressing on my spine at L2 L3, I have not the classic signs of referred pain, initially I had pain in my groin but on my next MRI scan the herniated disc had got even bigger. I now have severe pain in my genitals, no other referred pain, is this possible and if the bulge is removed would the pain stop? Thank you

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@equinoxeparabellum6776 Paul, without looking at the testing and an actual examination I cannot give you any specific recommendations. What you describe is possible, but please do not interpret this as individual advice. Please discuss this with your Doctor, and get examined if necessary. Good luck to you.

  • @equinoxeparabellum6776

    @equinoxeparabellum6776

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos thank you for the reply. Knowing what I now know I wish I had sat back and taken your advice regarding my herniated disc. In other words rest and let it heal naturally. Unfortunately I had a steroid injection into my spine in February 2020 and s short time later I had bowel and bladder dysfunction. I believe the steroids have caused this.i believe there is a condition which causes this begins with A ?

  • @bryanargueta7036
    @bryanargueta70362 жыл бұрын

    Just got this surgery, I feel immediate relief of pain and numbness of the leg. But, please don't go into this thinking it's painless or very little pain. It is extremely painful for the first 2 days I was unable to move. Third day and multiple pain killers i have enough strength to use the bathroom #2. This is the worst of it all

  • @nildadel9795

    @nildadel9795

    Жыл бұрын

    Worse than a post C section ?😅 I don’t think so! After C section you can’t even pee and stand up after 4 days

  • @dezracr

    @dezracr

    7 ай бұрын

    How long before you went back to work. I’m supposed to be getting this on Jan 31

  • @southernmex8957

    @southernmex8957

    Ай бұрын

    @@dezracrhow did everything work out for you are you recovering still??

  • @codyvaldez9035

    @codyvaldez9035

    Күн бұрын

    I just had this surgery a few days ago. Not the microscopic one but the regular. I was up and walking the same day. No more debilitating pain going down my leg and I’m able to sit and walk after weeks. Just mainly sore right now

  • @sassykulturesurridge5885
    @sassykulturesurridge58853 жыл бұрын

    Hi my pain came back 3 weeks after surgery is this normal? Does this mean it was unsuccessful

  • @dreambig8996

    @dreambig8996

    3 жыл бұрын

    What did your MRI read

  • @sassykulturesurridge5885

    @sassykulturesurridge5885

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dreambig8996 large prolapse L5 and S1

  • @dreambig8996

    @dreambig8996

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sassykulturesurridge5885 was it in cm or mm

  • @sassykulturesurridge5885

    @sassykulturesurridge5885

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dreambig8996 cm

  • @dreambig8996

    @dreambig8996

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sassykulturesurridge5885 how many cm?

  • @devashishverma3139
    @devashishverma3139 Жыл бұрын

    I am 15 year old(going to be 16 year old soon) and i am suffering from disc bulge for 1 year. Physiotherapy, medicines, physical therapy doesn't relieve pain. I do not have leg numbness. The pain is in hip when i sit on hard surface for too long. Also when sciatic nerve is stretched, sharp pain comes in hip and down the leg(between (behind knee). According to MRI, i have disc bulge in L4-L5. Doctor is saying to have surgery and i think its good time because its been 1 year and i am fed up. Doctor is still discussing becauss i am rare case(disc bulge for 1 year in young age). Please tell your thoughts about having surgery for me is good or bad.

  • @hugosanchez1002

    @hugosanchez1002

    9 ай бұрын

    Yup I feel I’m also a rare case. It’s called getting dealt a bad hand , but that doesn’t mean u give up. If I was you avoid surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. If you can do physical motor activities such as walking , standing, sitting, bending for a bit . Your automatically a lucky person because some people can’t even get out of bed or even use the restroom & shower alone. Like I said avoid it & count your blessings because surgery can make it worse &!it’s expensive. Get a second opinion if we’re you.

  • @devashishverma3139

    @devashishverma3139

    9 ай бұрын

    @@hugosanchez1002 i can't think of second opinion cuz i have tried everything. My father also took me to countless unqualified doctors because qualified doctors were not affecting my pain a bit. I never said i am giving up on my life. Yes, i am getting dealt with bad hand. Also i forgot to mention that it takes around 6 weeks to heal, thats why i referred myself as rare case(doctor said it due to my young age). You also said that surgery is expensive, how about i tell you the cost of physiotherapy? 1000 rupees per day!, means in 3 months, we give away 90k rupees and what if it doesnt works(no change in pain and i am getting it for a month). If we save that money, one could get surgery and heal after 2-3 months. Also i mentioned that it pains while sitting, my day whole day is spent sitting, 1 hour in van to reach school, 6 hour school, 1 hour in van again to reach home, then 1.5 hour in tuition, and then homework at home while sitting. What if this becomes chronic? I can't lose myself counting blessings, i should find a solution to the problem by recieving guidance related to surgery.

  • @mster7220

    @mster7220

    9 ай бұрын

    Im 20 and got the same symptoms u said, but mine is between L5 and S1. I got the same question, if i do surgery will I completely recover? Can i function as a normal human being? Idk.

  • @mster7220

    @mster7220

    9 ай бұрын

    @@hugosanchez1002 Have you done the surgery? If yes it’ll be really helpfull to share your experience!

  • @tanzilrahman6130
    @tanzilrahman61303 жыл бұрын

    I'm scheduled for this surgery on January 22 kinda scared!

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am sure you will do great. Now that you have decided to have it, think positive.

  • @TheMitchellWhite

    @TheMitchellWhite

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did it go Tanzil?

  • @childofgodlove2875

    @childofgodlove2875

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did the surgery go?

  • @tanzilrahman6130

    @tanzilrahman6130

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@childofgodlove2875 sorry for the late notice. Hey I have been feeling very well , I would say 95% pan has gone away! This surgery change my life , I am so happy that I went for it 😊

  • @tanzilrahman6130

    @tanzilrahman6130

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMitchellWhite sorry for the late notice. Hey I have been feeling very well , I would say 95% pan has gone away! This surgery change my life , I am so happy that I went for it 😊

  • @tonecityoutlaw4555
    @tonecityoutlaw45554 жыл бұрын

    I've had this about a year ago but I still have a little bit of chronic back pain is that normal with this surgery most days are good but some days I will have bad nerve pain but overall nothing compared two before I had the surgery

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have the right attitude. You are better.

  • @byancajones6667
    @byancajones66673 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting this Monday. I’m nervous

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Once you decide to have the surgery, you must have confidence that you have made the right decision. Think positive.

  • @childofgodlove2875

    @childofgodlove2875

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did the surgery go?

  • @byancajones6667

    @byancajones6667

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@childofgodlove2875 it went well the first 3 days were the hardest but now my back is trying to heal

  • @childofgodlove2875

    @childofgodlove2875

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok nice. Do u have any advice for me?

  • @byancajones6667

    @byancajones6667

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@childofgodlove2875 make sure you have somebody to help you cause you’re going to need it. If you have asthma have your inhaler cause you’re going to need it. Have stool softeners because lol you’re going to need it. If you’re going to sleep in a bed make sure you have a pillow under your legs for comfort cause as time goes your thighs are going to hurt baddddddddd only because you really can’t move that much an you’re going to be on one side

  • @anthonyterrell504
    @anthonyterrell504 Жыл бұрын

    Lumbar disc surgery