Leg Pain Symptoms
Usually occurs in only one leg
May starts suddenly or gradually
May be constant or may come and go
May get worse when sneezing, coughing or straining during bowel movements
May be aggravated by sitting, prolonged standing and bending/ twisting
Significant pain relief
Reduced use of pain medication
Return to previous levels of activity
Less scarring
Quick recovery
Low complication and morbidity rates
Decreased complication rate compared to open surgical discectomy
Lower re-herniation rate compared to open lumbar discectomy
The procedure and what you can expect