Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) management
Definition Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a generalized term used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with back or spine surgery and experience continued pain after surgery. Causes Multiple factors can contribute to the development of FBSS, including: Recurrent spinal disc herniation Persistent pressure on a spinal nerve after surgery Altered joint mobility and scar tissue (fibrosis) Pre-existing conditions , such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, psychiatric and vascular diseases Postoperative pain is normal, but this pain should begin to fade after a week or two, even if it does not entirely diminish. If the pain and symptoms do not lessen, or if they start to worsen over time, you may be suffering from failed back surgery syndrome. Exercise, Physical Therapy , Rehabilitation Intensive physical therapy and exercise programs are commonly prescribed for FBSS patients. Although the authors agree that physical rehabili