A herniated lumbar disc will not recur after stapling, but a herniated disc may reoccur in the neighboring vertebrae if care is not taken. Nail fixation for lumbar disc herniation generally refers to nail fixation of the pedicle. The prerequisite for nail fixation of the pedicle is that the disc of the diseased vertebrae is completely removed, and at the same time, the two adjacent vertebrae are fused to increase the stability of the vertebrae. The removal of the disc means that there is no substantial material between the vertebrae to protrude from, and therefore the diseased vertebrae will not normally recur. However, after a lumbar disc herniation with a steel nail, the stability as well as the mobility of the entire vertebrae is accomplished through the compensation of the neighboring vertebrae, and therefore the pressure on the neighboring vertebrae will increase accordingly. In some elderly people, if they do not pay attention to maintenance after surgery, such as continuing to bend over for a long period of time, there is a possibility of recurrence of the herniated disc in the neighboring vertebrae after surgery due to age and degenerative changes in the vertebrae. After the lumbar disc herniation surgery, you should have regular checkups and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment and exercise, so as not to cause secondary injuries.