Surgery

07-04-2021

Recovery time after surgery for an L4-L5 herniated disc

One of the most frequent questions that patients ask themselves before undergoing surgery for an L4-L5 herniated disc, is how long it will take before they can return to their daily activities. Instituto Clavel answers this question here.

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20-01-2021

What are the types of surgery for repairing a herniated disc?

A herniated disc can significantly impair a person’s quality of life. Sometimes, the only way to remedy the situation and alleviate the pain is through surgery. The specialists in neurosurgery from Instituto Clavel explain the importance of a getting a correct diagnosis and what treatment options there are for each case.   

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03-12-2020

“I live my life to the fullest,” says a cervical ADR patient just two weeks after surgery

Arsenia Gross began to feel numbness in both arms more than one year ago. After attending her revision, she discovered that she had three cervical disc hernias, which were the cause of this annoying symptom. To end it, she decided to bet on ADR surgery (Artificial Disc Replacement) at Instituto Clavel. She tells us how her experience was.  

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14-08-2020

Cervical ADR: The experience of a U.S. airplane pilot

Donald del Carmen is an American airplane pilot living in Hawaii. He has had neck pain for a long time and could not work or play sport normally. That is why he decided to operate at Instituto Clavel. Find out more about his experience!

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10-07-2020

"I would recommend ADR surgery without hesitation,” states Damián Negrón

Damián Negrón had been suffering from cervical and lumbar pain due to degenerative disc disease in both areas for years. He needed a solution, but the options in the US were very invasive and not convincing. In addition, as a Johovah’s Witness, he had specific needs that have to be discussed and agreed beforehand with doctors. He therefore sought other alternatives and decided to travel to Spain to undergo an artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgery at Instituto Clavel.

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01-03-2020

Can I do exercise after a disc hernia operation?

A herniated disc can make both daily activities and sports difficult. Therefore, one of the main concerns of people who are considering having an operation to end the pain, is knowing whether they will be able to return to normal exercise later. At Instituto Clavel, specialists in spine surgery, we have confirmed that in a great majority of cases it is possible. Let us tell you about it!

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