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Sometimes after back surgery, people may notice changes in their ability to control urine. This can happen if the nerves in the lower back that help the bladder work are disturbed. Doctors call this Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), which means pain or nerve symptoms continue even after surgery. Why does this happen? Nerve involvement: The nerves in your lower back also control the bladder. If they are injured, compressed, or irritated during or after surgery, bladder control can be affected. Communication issues: The brain may not send or receive the right signals to your bladder after surgery. Cauda Equina Syndrome: In rare but serious cases, nerves at the bottom of the spine get badly squeezed, causing sudden bladder or bowel problems. This is a medical emergency. How common is it? Studies show that bladder problems like urgency, leakage, or difficulty passing urine can affect about 4 out of 10 people after certain spine surgeries. The risk is higher when surgery is done in th...