Result of Lumbar Hernia Treatment
Today, the success rate of patients who are operated on by experienced doctors with an appropriate and sufficient technique is around 94%. If the right patient is operated at the right time, with the right technique, by the right team, and using the right instruments, the chances of success increase. Despite all this, the risk is still not zero. In addition to relatively simple complications such as inflammation of the superficial or deep tissues in the surgical site, adhesions, epidural scar tissue formation, damage to the thick membrane called dura mater, important complications such as damage to nerve elements, adjacent structures, internal organs, large vessels and some other undesirable events are common in the world medicine. can be seen even in the most advanced centers.
Lumbar Hernia Recurrence Probability
Recurrence is occasionally encountered in patients with lumbar hernia. Lumbar hernia can easily recur in patients who do not require surgery and recover with conservative treatment. In studies conducted to date, the recurrence rate after herniated disc surgery ranges between 5-11% and this rate is similar in all surgical methods.
Herniated disc at the same distance on the opposite side of the operated side or at another distance does not mean recurrence. This means a new hernia and should not be called a recurrence. Because when a herniated disc in the waist is evacuated, four more solid discs remain and continue their duties. It is common for these to degenerate over time and a new herniated disc to appear.
Evaluation of cases with suspicion of recurrence is very important. Because every wrong step to be taken invites another step. Therefore, it is necessary to make a decision after researching and thinking thoroughly. Magnetic resonance (MR) examination with contrast material is very valuable if the patient has a recurrent lumbar hernia. It is not necessary to lift a heavy load for recurrence. Sometimes the disease can occur even by coughing. In order to prevent recurrence, the patient should pay attention to his post-operative life and fully comply with the post-operative recommendations.
