Pros and Cons of Back Surgery
The info-graphic entitled “Pros and cons of back surgery” explains potential benefits and risks associated with back surgery. Back surgery is a surgical procedure that can treat the damaged or herniated discs and arthritic spurs in your spine, which may be causing pain and numbness. Back surgery most often relieves associated pain or numbness that goes down one or both arms or legs. These symptoms often are caused by compressed nerves in your spine.
Spine surgery, like any other major surgery procedure, has potential risks and benefits. The primary benefit is that once you complete your rehabilitation and return to work, you will feel better. There are some risks associated with spine surgery. Some of these include negative reactions to anesthesia or other drugs, bleeding, infection, blood clots in your legs or lungs, heart attack or stroke. You may be more at risk for complications if you have certain health conditions that can increase your risks such as diabetes.For more details, refer to the info-graphic below.
