Failed Back Surgery

What is a Failed Back Surgery?

All surgeries come with some inherent risks, and one of those risks is that the surgery will be unsuccessful in alleviating the issues that the surgery was intended to correct. Other individuals will find that the surgery was successful in reversing the original problem, but has brought additional issues to light. And worse yet—a minority of individuals will discover that their neck or back procedure has left them in excruciating, everyday pain.

It was once estimated that 40% of patients who underwent open back surgery had incomplete or unsuccessful results. Luckily, that is no longer the case. Nonetheless, these patients had several similarities in common: their pain emerged more readily in the lower back (or lumbar spine) and resulted from traditional, open-back spinal fusions. Recent advancements in minimally invasive technology, however, have made open-back spinal fusions a thing of the past. Now, the same types of procedures can be performed but with faster healing times, better patient outcomes, less tissue damage, and less time spent in the hospital. In fact, recent studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) have shown that failed surgery increases relative to the invasiveness of the back surgery; and minimally invasive procedures boast the best results for patients with spine-related pain.

But, what other factors can contribute to a failed back surgery in the first place? Causes of failed back surgery include:

Are you concerned that your symptoms could indicate the presence of failed back surgery? To find out how you can achieve the relief that you deserve, contact one of our patient advocates at (212) 506-0240. Our Harvard-trained, world-renowned orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Frazier, has been specializing in Revision Spine Surgery for over 20 years!

What are the Symptoms of Failed Back Surgery?

If you feel as though enough time has passed since your surgery that you shouldn’t be experiencing painful symptoms any longer, you should seek the medical advice of a qualified spine surgeon immediately. While any surgery will take time to heal, the following symptoms are flashing red lights that you should seek professional help:

Do your symptoms sound like the telltale signs of Failed Back Surgery? Need immediate assistance to take back your life? Contact our award-winning team of Revision Spine Surgery experts at New York City Spine to claim a free MRI review and reclaim your life!

What are the Treatments for Failed Back Surgery?

If you have already undergone a failed back surgery, it is understandable to feel apprehensive about investing your trust in the hands of another provider. You deserve compassionate care and the opportunity to define what relief looks like to you. Conservative therapies (such as pain management or physical therapy) may be successful in alleviating the pain of a failed back surgery. However, other patients will find that these methods are insufficient to provide the full recovery that they desire.

These patients shouldn’t despair. As technology has advanced in the medical field, spine professionals have found that minimally invasive surgery can successfully reverse the ill effects of a failed back procedure. Although the exact procedure that your surgeon recommends will depend upon a number of factors, your surgical treatment will likely include a combination of the following:

Want to hear more about how our outpatient procedures can reverse your neck or back pain? Contact Dr. Frazier at (212) 506-0240 to learn about the latest advancements in minimally invasive care and to receive world-class treatment from a master in minimally invasive technology.

Meet Dr. Daveed Frazier

Dr. Frazier is a Harvard-trained, board certified orthopedic spine surgeon. He’s held an academic appointment at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York’s SUNY Downstate. Dr. Frazier is also a respected lecturer, accomplished researcher, published author on spine disorders and treatment, and a consultant for several international spine companies.

After completing his undergraduate education at Brown University, Dr. Frazier attended Harvard Medical School, where he graduated cum laude. He completed a Harvard internship based at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, MA, followed by a Harvard combined residency before becoming chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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