FAQs

Patients who undergo a microdiscectomy are usually able to return to routine activities in about 6 weeks. During the first 6 weeks after surgery, activities are restricted. We call it a period of spine precaution when patients avoid certain activities that stress the spine.
Depending on the type of surgery, within that 6-week period, most patients begin an organized physical therapy program to build flexibility, strength, and endurance. Each patient progresses to unrestricted activities at their own pace.

There are things you can do to lower your risk of stroke. High blood pressure increases your risk of stroke four to six times. Heart disease, especially a condition known as atrial fibrillation, can double your risk of stroke. Your risk also increases if you smoke, have diabetes, sickle cell disease, high cholesterol, or a family history of stroke.

The minimally invasive approach is ideal for procedures that treat nerve compression (eg, herniated disc). However, MIS techniques can also be utilized in more complex procedures that require spinal stabilization using interbody devices (eg, cage, screws, and rods).

Unfortunately, there is no way to completely prevent a spinal cord injury: There is no equipment, device or safety gear that offers 100% protection.However, there are several steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of your child suffering a spinal cord injury:
• Promote a safe playing environment, both in general play and recreation and in competitive sports.
• Always ensure that your child is wearing a seat belt, or properly secured in a car seat, whenever he is in the car.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of such an injury may range from “mild” – a brief change in mental status or consciousness – to “severe” – an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. A TBI can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.

1) Falls
2) Motor vehicle/traffic crashes
3) Sports injuries
4) Assaults (domestic violence, gunshot, shaken baby syndrome)
5) Blast injuries

Foods to include in your diet are:
1) Vitamin B complex (found in chickpeas, sockeye salmon, whole grains, almonds, eggs etc.) and Vitamin E (found in tomatoes, spinach, nuts, berries, salmon etc.) rich diet is extremely necessary.
2) Vitamin B6 and B complex and E supplements help in regeneration of nerves.
3) Magnesium supplement of 400 mg is a must as magnesium (found in oats, almonds, fish oils, green tea etc.) is required for proper functioning of the nerves.