Surgery for Sciatica Pain Relief

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

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(Radicular leg pain from compressed spinal nerves) when conservative treatments fail after several weeks to months, or if there’s severe nerve compression causing weakness or loss of function.

When Is Surgery Recommended for Sciatica?

ain lasting >6–12 weeks despite therapy, meds, and injections
Severe leg pain limiting function or sleep
Progressive weakness, foot drop, or loss of reflexes
Loss of bowel or bladder control (emergency—may need urgent surgery)

Types of surgeries for sciatica

Microdiscectomy

Laminectomy and Laminotomy

Spinal fusion

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