The leg still hurts after lumbar open fusion surgery may be related to postoperative nerve injury or recovery stage, which can be treated with clinical observation, rest or medication in general.
Open lumbar spine fusion surgery refers to lumbar skin incision for discectomy and fusion with internal fixation, due to the large trauma of the surgery, there will be a certain amount of intraoperative nerve pulling or irritation and other damage, which will lead to postoperative pain. In addition, after decompression of the spinal canal, postoperative lower extremity pain and discomfort can also occur due to the swelling of the spinal canal and pulling the nerves.
Generally speaking, the symptoms of lumbar pain after open fusion surgery will be gradually relieved with the recovery of clinical symptoms after surgery. Therefore, those with mild symptoms can be followed up clinically, and the symptoms can be relieved after resting for a period of time.
For those with obvious symptoms of postoperative leg pain, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as celecoxib capsules, or oral neurotropic drugs, such as methylcobalamin tablets, can be used. However, it is recommended that medication be taken under medical supervision.
If the leg pain is not relieved for a long time after lumbar open fusion surgery, it is recommended to review. Do not delay treatment.