Removing Herniated Disk (Surgery Animation)

After an accident, the plaintiff in this personal injury case received two consecutive spinal fusion surgeries. This video follows the 2nd operation where surgeons removed osteophytes, i.e., bone overgrowths, which were causing a herniated disk in the plaintiff’s spine.

Medical jargon and postoperative follow ups can be difficult concepts to understand for a juror. Spine surgeries are also arduous events for a patient to undergo and a secondary operation to address a spine injury compounds the effects.

As not every juror is a medical expert, this animation provided a clear explanation of the procedure and why it was necessary to undergo it. This civil case went to trial and the medical animation helped Wilshire Law Firm’s attorney, Jon Teller, secure a $2.15 million verdict for his client.

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[violetjamison]

My mom is having this surgery pray for her please

[VioletAsalika]

I've been through this surgery and i tell you it is not for the faint hearted. If your pains are mild don't go for it. One nut got dispaced thus bringing alot of pain at the back which was unbearable! I've just underwent a repeat of the surgery, luckily they reduced some screws now am feeling lighter and better with less pain.

[TimothyyFox]

I’m 32, also having this operation this coming Thursday. Looking forward to it. I’ve heard it is almost instant pain relief.

[MaMiTaDuLcE]

Just had mine done last week relief is noticable healing process sucks ass when you have little children or babies but thankfully o have my family helping me I’m not gunna say it’s not painful to recover but i feel better since i had the surgery everyone is different so not everyone gets the exact same results i had double discectomy with laminatomy and micro dissection with fusion so yea

[mohamedsharief]

I want you to hear my experience. Sorry, I am writing to you via Google Translator. I have been suffering from herniated disc for a year. I could not move. I am 30. I had minimally invasive surgery 15 days ago. I don't even have a trace of pain. Half an hour after surgery, I was able to walk normally without pain, so don't hesitate, not a single second. I hope all heal up

[Silentnomore]

Think I will just live with it thanks.

[bruvvamoff]

Its only cgi, but when they yanked the spinal nerves to the side, I winced.

[abdlrahmanhamdi]

Is it safe to touch and hold the spinal cord and nerves in this way?

[christopherpayment]

I think I'm ready to perform this surgery after watching this video.

[majed]

I’ve been suffering since 8 yrs .. I want the pain gone 😞

[rcmortyhobbies]

I had this surgery 7 years ago. I felt great for 5 years but since then I have Nerve damage pain that gets bad but I can walk at least.

[localdude]

The 3d patient in this animation is double cheeked up and thought we wouldn't notice

[chantrvll]

this looks absolutely terrifying 😢 how does one live with so much of the spine removed?

[colteberlemusic]

Currently have herniated L4/L5 effacing the Thecal Sac

[tormentthatinspires]

The title is misleading. Most disc herniation surgeries are NOT spinal fusions, which is shown on the video. Most surgeries are microdiscectomies, which are much less invasive.

[glendakarganilla]

Im 38 and had this kind of condition. L4-L5, L5-S1. It is so painful... Im currently attending physical therapy for 1 1/2 years now.

[leilasimon]

How bad does your back have to be to get this surgery? I'm 18 and I have 3 herniated discs (L2-L5), arthitis, and osteoporosis in my lower back. My back constantly hurts and gets tight. I can't stand for more than 3 hours and I can't even lift anything.

[parichithhg]

My Mom had this surgery, this 11th May 2024, I am seeing her pain from day-1, it's is too difficult to recover, I am feeling, so sad for her pain

[tomasmattsson]

Horrible pain for 20 years. Last year to the extent that i need Buprenorfin, triptyl and Gabapentin to even walk shorter distances. Just had Mri and it shows severe pressure on nerves around L4-L5.. hopefully i will qualify for surgery now. I can't afford it to pay privately on a small disability income here in Finland. I hurt my back working as a nurse in 2004.

[korantemabenice]

Did I see That they replaced with metal?