Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Decompression Surgery

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Decompression Surgery FAQ

What are the best treatments for spinal stenosis?

Selection: The most important factor in most spinal surgeries is selection. That being said, in a perfect candidate for disc replacement with what would be described as purely discogenic pain at a single level in the lumbar spine the success rate is approximately 80-90 percent good results.

What is the success rate of spinal decompression?

Some people may go home the same day or the day after. It all depends on the type of surgery you have and the state of your health before it. Once you’re home, it can take 3 months or more to fully recover, especially if spinal fusion was part of your procedure.

What is the recovery time from spinal stenosis surgery?

The recovery time for surgery involving the L4 and L5 vertebrae varies depending on the procedure, states Mayo Clinic. For laminectomy procedures, recovery can take as little as a few weeks. In cases requiring spinal fusion, recovery can take as long as six months.