NegativeInjuryTue, June 23, 2026Listen 0:08 – 0:13
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Laporta underwent lumbar microdiscectomy surgery for a herniated disc in his lumbar spine that was causing pain, numbness, and tingling in his leg. While the surgery itself has favorable historical comps like Rob Gronkowski, there is an 8-14% re-herniation or reoperation risk.

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he had a herniated disc in his lumbar spine... he was having some pain and inner numbness tingling that was going on his leg... a lumber lumbar micro disectomy... there is around an eight to 14% re herniation risk or a reoperation risk.
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Laporta underwent lumbar microdiscectomy surgery for a herniated disc in his lumbar spine that was causing pain, numbness, and tingling in his leg. While the surgery itself has favorable historical comps like Rob Gronkowski, there is an 8-14% re-herniation or reoperation risk.
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