Coping with persistent leg pain after lumbar disc herniation surgery
There are countless patients with pain radiating to one leg, due to a lumbar disc herniation, who undergo surgery and months after the surgery the pain persists, although it is often of different characteristics than the initial pain.
This situation is known as persistent spinal pain and it is a very delicate situation, so much so that many times these patients are reoperated with the intention of relieving the pain. However, in the absence of neurological compression or biomechanical instability of the spine, this second surgery does not usually give good results. This is even more true when the pain present in the leg has characteristics of neuropathic pain, such as: cramping sensation, pins and needles sensation, sensation of heat, tingling, among other symptoms.
In these situations, it is important to consult with a neuromodulation specialist who, together with a team of spinal surgeons, will assess the specific situation and decide on treatment together. If all the evidence points to this, spinal cord stimulation or dorsal root ganglion stimulation is a technique that has been shown to be highly effective for this type of pain, greatly improving the quality of life of those implanted.
How neuromodulation can change your life
Discover how to address persistent leg pain after lumbar disc herniation surgery with advanced treatment options. Learn more about neuromodulation and how it can help relieve neuropathic pain and improve your well-being. Make an appointment with Dr. Juan Aibar for a consultation.
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