risks thorasic herniated disc surgery

carmen · Silver Member Joined: 15 Feb 2000 Posts: 270

Hello! I had MRI, also CT scan, and they indicated that you have thoracic herniated disc that can be treated surgically. I am interested in whether there are any risks associated with this procedure! Thank you!

fendt · Newbie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 16

Hi there! I had lumbar herniated disc but I suppose the procedure is the same- discectomy. I was told that most patients don’t have any complications, but that it is possible to experience some bleeding, infection, tears of the protective lining of the spinal nerve roots (dura mater), or injury to the nerve. It is also possible that the disc will rupture again and cause symptoms. They said that this occurs in about 5% of patients.

risks thorasic herniated disc surgery

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