An ultimate revision is never the expected outcome of back surgery. Ideally, after undergoing one surgery, patients are able to enjoy long-term relief from their symptoms. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that procedures don’t always unfold as planned, and a second operation can be necessary to fully address the initial problem or resolve new issues that have arisen due to surgical errors. Dr. Joshua Rovner frequently runs into situations where patients have had a surgery that has effectively failed. As one of the best providers of revision spine surgery New Jersey has to offer, Dr. Joshua Rovner's main focus is bring your surgery to a successful outcome.
There are a number of reasons patients may require revision spine surgery after an initial procedure. Some of the most common ones Dr. Rovner sees at his NJ office include:
- Improper healing or an infection at the surgical site
- Improper placement of spinal implants
- A herniated disc after a discectomy
- Persistent symptoms after surgery
- The spine fails to fuse properly
- An incorrect original diagnosis
- Further disc degeneration
- Spinal instability
Signs that revision spine surgery is necessary
The only way to confirm with certainty that a revision spine surgery is necessary is to schedule an appointment with a top provider of revision spine surgery New Jersey has to offer, like Dr. Rovner, who can confidently assess your condition and the outcome of your initial procedure. However, some clear warning signs include:
- Chronic back pain
- Numbness or sensation loss
- A shooting pain that affects the back, legs, neck and/or arms