Comparing Treatment Options
Comprehensive Treatment Comparison
Basic Information
| Treatment | Hospitalization | Recovery period | Duration of effect | Covered by insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication | Not required | -- | While taking the medication | Yes |
| Rehabilitation | Not required | -- | Requires ongoing participation | Yes |
| Nerve block injections | Not required to a few days | A few days | Days to months | Yes |
| Decompression surgery | 1-2 weeks | 1-3 months | Long-term | Yes |
| Fusion surgery | 2-3 weeks | 3-6 months | Long-term | Yes |
| Minimally invasive surgery | A few days to 1 week | 2 weeks to 2 months | Long-term | Yes |
| SCS | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks | Long-term (adjustable) | Yes |