If you’ve undergone orthopedic surgery, but your symptoms persist, consider revision surgery. At his practice, Jon Gottlieb, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon Jonathan Gottlieb, MD, applies his years of experience doing revision surgery on people of all ages.
Dr. Gottlieb uses revision surgery to treat the complications of failed back surgery syndrome. Telltale indications of FBSS include:
As the condition gets worse, you might also find it difficult to walk, climb stairs, or perform other routine tasks.
To determine if you qualify for revision surgery, Dr. Gottlieb does a physical exam and asks you about your symptoms, including how severe they are, when they started, and if activities like exercise make them worse. He orders X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI to get a look at the tissues of your musculoskeletal system.
Dr. Gottlieb will usually first recommend conservative measures, like physical therapy, rest, and an ice pack. If your symptoms continue and interfere with your quality of life, you’ll likely qualify for revision surgery.
Following revision surgery, you stay in the hospital 2-3 nights. Carefully follow Dr. Gottlieb’s instructions. Go to each of your follow-up appointments, take your medication as prescribed, and commit to physical therapy. The more closely you stick to your treatment plan, the sooner you can return to your daily life.
