How successful is lumbar disc surgery?

Surgery for a lumbar herniated disc has a high rate of success. One extensive medical study reported good or excellent results for 84\% of those having a microdiscectomy and nearly 80\% for those having an endoscopic microdiscectomy.

How long does it take to recover from prolapsed disc surgery?

It will take about 4 to 6 weeks for you to reach your expected level of mobility and function (this will depend on the severity of your condition and symptoms before the operation). When you wake up after lumbar decompression surgery, your back may feel sore and you’ll probably be attached to 1 or more tubes.

What is the success rate of back surgery?

One study estimated the success rate for back surgeries to be about 50\%. This estimate is conservative, as most success rates depend on a wide variety of factors. Your health, specific surgery, source of pain and any surgery complications influence whether or not your procedure will be effective.

How bad is a prolapsed disc?

A ‘slipped’ (prolapsed) disc often causes sudden, severe lower back pain. The disc often presses on a nerve root which can cause pain and other symptoms in a leg. In most cases, the symptoms ease off gradually over several weeks. The usual advice is to carry on as normal as much as possible.

Is Spinal surgery Successful?

After a spine fusion surgery, it takes 3 to 12 months to return to most normal daily activities, and the success rate in terms of pain relief is probably between 70\% and 90\%, depending on the condition the spine surgery is treating.

How successful is facet joint surgery?

The researchers found that after facet fusion, the 2-year success rate was 96\%, with a 99\% efficacy rate for one-level fusion procedures. Overall, the procedure was found to be a safe, simple, and effective option for the treatment of patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and other spinal disorders.