Open surgery for lumbar disc herniation is a more thorough surgical procedure. Its advantages are more thorough surgery, good treatment effect, etc., while its disadvantages are large surgical incision, long recovery time, severe postoperative pain, surgical wound scarring, etc.
1. Advantages: Open surgery for lumbar disc herniation can thoroughly clean and reset the patient’s lumbar spine. Therefore, surgical treatment is more effective.
2. Disadvantages: Open surgery for lumbar disc herniation will produce a large surgical incision, which will make the patient’s recovery period longer. Secondary infection may also occur if the patient does not have effective postoperative care.
In addition, open lumbar herniated disc surgery may cause patients to experience severe post-operative pain and may result in significant scarring of the surgical incision.
Generally, recovery from open surgery for lumbar disc herniation is good, but the suitability of open surgery should be considered in the context of one’s own condition. It is recommended to visit the hospital in time and consult your doctor to choose the right surgical plan.