{"id":11331,"date":"2025-03-19T21:33:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=11331"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:33:40","slug":"is-herniated-disc-surgery-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/en\/faq\/is-herniated-disc-surgery-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Is herniated disc surgery dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/en\/spine-surgery\/disk-herniation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herniated disc surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is safe when performed by an experienced specialist. It is recommended in cases where pain is severe, there is loss of mobility, or conservative treatments do not work. Although all surgery has risks, such as infection or nerve damage, most patients experience significant relief and successful recovery. 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