Understanding Barricaid for Disc Re-Herniation Prevention

Oct 2

If you’ve had a herniated disc or are considering surgery for one, you may have heard about the risk of the disc herniating again after surgery. This is called a re-herniation, and it’s one of the most common challenges after a discectomy (the procedure used to remove part of a herniated disc).

That’s where Barricaid® comes in — a device designed to reduce the risk of re-herniation and protect your spine for the long term.

💡 What Is Barricaid?

Barricaid is a small implant used during a lumbar discectomy surgery. After the surgeon removes the damaged part of the disc, Barricaid acts as a barrier or “gate” to seal off the opening in the disc wall.

The implant has a soft mesh that covers the disc opening.
A tiny anchor attaches it securely to the nearby bone.
Together, they help keep the inner part of the disc (the “nucleus”) from pushing out again.

🔄 Why Is It Needed?

Even with a successful discectomy, there’s still a chance the disc could re-herniate — especially if there’s a larger hole in the disc wall. Re-herniations can cause:

Recurring leg pain (sciatica)
Numbness or tingling
The need for additional surgery

Barricaid was created to reduce this risk and give patients a better chance at long-term relief.

🌟 Benefits of Barricaid

Lower risk of re-herniation compared to surgery alone
Proven results in clinical studies with thousands of patients
May reduce the chance of needing another surgery (which could be a redo discectomy or a fusion depending on the situation and surgeon preference)

🏃 Who Might Benefit From Barricaid?

Barricaid is considered for patients who:

Need surgery for a lumbar disc herniation
Have a larger hole in the disc wall after surgery (where re-herniation risk is higher)
Want to reduce the chance of repeat procedures and ongoing pain

Your spine surgeon will evaluate whether Barricaid is appropriate for your specific case.

Check to see if you are a 1) candidate for Barricade and 2) if your surgeon uses it.

✅ The Bottom Line

A herniated disc can be painful, frustrating, and disruptive — and no one wants to go through surgery only to face the same problem again.

Barricaid offers a solution: by reinforcing the disc and lowering the chance of re-herniation, it helps patients heal with greater confidence and peace of mind.

If you’re preparing for disc surgery, ask your surgeon whether Barricaid may be a good option for you.

Learn more here: https://barricaid.com/

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.