What to do when a lumbar disc herniates again a year after fusion surgery

If there is recurrence after lumbar disc fusion, conservative treatment or surgery can be taken according to the situation. 1. Conservative treatment: The main factor of postoperative recurrence may be the lack of attention to the protection of lumbar vertebrae, such as excessive labor, sedentary and standing for a long time. These factors will lead to secondary damage to the lumbar spine and recurrence of the disease, therefore, first of all, we should pay attention to rest, avoid bending, squatting and other lumbar activities, and if the symptoms are obvious, we can carry out lumbar spine traction treatment, and take non-steroidal drugs, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, etc., according to the doctor’s instructions. 2. Surgery: If the herniated lumbar disc compresses the nerves and affects the normal life and work, the patient should consult a doctor in time, and a second surgery can be carried out. Lumbar disc fusion can stabilize the lumbar vertebrae and restore the intervertebral height, generally speaking, the probability of recurrence is small, and the recurrence of individual patients is mainly manifested in the instability of the adjacent discs of the operated lumbar vertebrae, which leads to the recurrence of lumbar disc herniation.