Surgery for lumbar disc herniation usually does not require the use of a plate, and if combined with lumbar instability, a nail-rod system is usually required for lumbar immobilization, which usually does not need to be removed.
The common surgical treatments for lumbar disc herniation include nucleus pulposus removal, laminectomy and discectomy. If combined with lumbar instability, the nail rod system can be used to maintain lumbar spine stabilization, and generally there is no significant rejection or discomfort without removal. The nail rod material will not affect the MRI examination, and can be considered to be removed if it is uncomfortable and the lumbar spine is well fused.
Whether the fixation needs to be removed after lumbar disc herniation needs to be consulted with the attending doctor, who will judge according to the healing degree of lumbar vertebrae as well as the damage, and attention should be paid to the protection of lumbar vertebrae after the operation, and good living habits should be cultivated in order to avoid prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and regular rechecks should be conducted.