A bundled payments surgical center can provide lumbar disc herniation surgery at potentially no cost to qualified patients who work for self funded employers. Lumbar disc herniation is most commonly caused by spinal degradation that occurs naturally with age. The rubbery discs that sit between the bones of the spine and allow for flexible movement become worn down and can slip outside the vertebrae. When the disc slips (or herniates), it can cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Herniated discs are most common in the lower back and symptoms can include numbness, radiating pain, tingling, and weakness. If the symptoms become unmanageable and affect everyday activities, it may be beneficial to reach out to a surgical center.
Some herniated discs can be cured through non-surgical methods like physical therapy, medication, or steroid injections. If those methods are unsuccessful, surgical options like a microdiscectomy may be recommended. A microdiscectomy is the most common surgery for herniated discs and one of the most common surgeries spinal surgeons perform. The surgeon creates a small incision and removes any part of the disc or its fragments that are putting pressure on the spinal cord. This procedure has a generally high success rate and recovery time can vary from two weeks for light activities to six weeks for normal daily activities.
Surgery for lumbar disc herniation can be done at potentially no cost through debt free healthcare™ initiatives at a bundled payments surgical center. Nadora Healthcare surgical center is located in Johnstown, Colorado, and provides world-class healthcare at no cost to patients on self-funded insurance plans. If you work for a self-funded employer and are interested in finding out more about the debt free healthcare options available to you, please get in touch with the form on the right or by calling directly at 970-663-3200.
Author: Hailey Siler