Post-nucleotomy syndrome describes functional impairments and pain following a failed nucleotomy/disc surgery. In a classic nucleotomy, a piece of the gelatinous nucleus of the intervertebral disc, which is outside the correct position, is removed. The procedure is performed after disc herniations.

Persistent symptoms after a nucleotomy or, in general, after spinal surgery, are described in English with the term “Failed back surgery Syndrome” (FBSS), which translates to “symptoms after a failed spinal surgery.” The causes are usually related to the surgery, e.g., incorrect surgical indication, surgeries at the wrong spinal level, adhesions/scarring, or insufficient relief (decompression) of the intervertebral disc.

SpineMED® therapy can be effectively used here to relieve the affected segment and increase the intervertebral space.