Are there any risk or side effects associated with Posterolateral Extradural Disc Decompression?
There are few risks associated with posterolateral extradural disc decompression. Because the procedure is performed under strict sterile conditions, the risk of infection is minimal. In addition, patients are given antibiotics for the procedure. Nerve root injury is avoided with careful needle placement under x-ray, and monitoring the patient for discomfort. The risks of infection, never injury and those associated with sedation are much lower than open surgical procedures on the spine. Patients usually have some injection site tenderness that lasts up to 1-2 weeks and are given narcotic medications over this time. How long does it take to work? In most cases, patients should experience reduction in leg pain in about a week. However, it may take up to several months for lower back pain relief. What is the recovery process? Patients are encouraged to rest up for the first few days following the procedure. Most patients would rate the post-procedure pain as comparable to a discogram. Pa
