When To Have Surgery

Are you suffering from back pain? You may be concerned over the possibility that surgery is in your future. Before we begin to discuss the possibility for surgery, it’s important to recognize that the vast majority of people are able to overcome their problem without having to undergo that type of procedure. Nonsurgical procedures such as bed rest, physical therapy or medication may help to the extent where surgery becomes unnecessary. If it is necessary to go through a surgical procedure, however, knowing when to have surgery is important to keep in mind.

The first, and most important thing in determining when to have surgery is to talk to the doctor. Discuss all of the possibilities and both the potential benefits and risks that are associated with the surgical procedure. Will the surgery be able to get rid of your pain or to improve how you are able to move about? Will it also helped to keep the problem from getting worse? Discussing these things with your physician can go a long way in helping you to make wise choice.

Have other options outside those surgery been considered? There are many different things that can be done to help treat the back pain you are experiencing. As an example, Dr. Dickerman has helped many elite athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area without having to use surgery. Those other, nonsurgical techniques are sometimes even more effective than a surgical technique. Understanding these things in advance and trying the various options is something that should not be underestimated.

Have you familiarized yourself with potential risks of going through a surgical procedure? Spine surgery is often successful there are not many complications that are associated with it but that isn’t always the case. Any type of surgery carries risk that could include bleeding, infection or having a reaction to medication. Discuss the potential risk with your doctor so you can keep them in mind when making your decision.

Have you selected the surgeon? This is also something important to consider because you would want to have someone who was skilled at taking care of the procedure. Many people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area choose Dr. Dickerman because he is more than qualified, he is experienced in one of the top in this field. Don’t underestimate the benefit of choosing a qualified surgeon.

Are you familiar with how much the surgery is going to cost? There are going to be times when it is necessary, regardless of the price. If budget is of concern, however, you can contact your insurance company for more information about what they cover and how much it is going to cost you out of pocket.

Finally, understand what happens after the surgical procedure takes place. Talk about the recovery and when you will be able to get back to your daily life. When you consider all of these things it can help you to choose one to have surgery and to make the choice that is best for you.