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Is lumbar foraminotomy a major surgery?
This is still a highly invasive surgery and frequently results in spinal instability due to damaging bone, ligaments and the facet joint. There are newer surgeries like Deuk Laser Disc Repair that don’t remove any bone, ligaments or facet joint and treat both pain and pinched nerves.
How much is foraminotomy cost?
Pricing
| Procedure | CPT Code | Bundled Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical foraminotomy | 63020 | $14,580 |
| Percutaneous discectomy | 62287 | $6,000 |
| Endoscopic Lumbar Medial Branch Ablation | 22899 | $5,800 |
| Spinal Pain Management |
How long does it take to recover from a lumbar foraminotomy?
Full recovery time is typically between two and three months. It is imperative patients complete physical therapy as designated by their spine surgeon to help ensure the best possible outcome from the foraminotomy.
How long does pain last after lumbar foraminotomy?
It’s important to tell your doctor and nurses immediately if you have problems. It can take up to 6 weeks for the general pain and tiredness after your operation to disappear completely.
How much does a lumbar Microdiscectomy cost?
What is the cost? A microdiscectomy is a specialized surgery that requires a surgeon with special training. Because of this, it can be more expensive than other back surgeries. Prices for the surgery vary and can range anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000.
What is lumbar decompression surgery?
Lumbar decompression surgery is a type of surgery used to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine. It’s only recommended when non-surgical treatments haven’t helped. The surgery aims to improve symptoms such as persistent pain and numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves in the spine.
How serious is a foraminotomy?
Foraminotomy is successful in most people, but complications can occasionally happen. Most of these are rare. Some possible complications include: Infection.
Why are my legs so weak after back surgery?
Nerve injury and paralysis Some patients who have lumbar decompression surgery will develop new numbness or weakness in one or both legs as a result of the operation. Paralysis is an uncommon, but serious, complication that can occur as a result of lumbar decompression surgery.
What is the difference between laminectomy and foraminotomy?
A foraminotomy is a surgical procedure designed to lower pressure within the spinal canal by enlarging the passageway through which a spinal nerve root branches from the spinal canal. A laminectomy is a procedure to remove a greater portion of the bone (lamina) covering the roof of the spinal canal.
