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Spine conditions: Told I would not walk without surgery
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 13 11:56am | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
@annie1 Perhaps this article may explain a bit of the risks after laminectomy involving weakness and uneven functioning of spinal muscles. Scar tissue affects things a lot too. You may need to consult another surgeon. You may want to ask about how many different procedures could address your condition and what the drawbacks are for each of them.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3941765/
I can't remember from your original post, were you trying to avoid fusion? Would an artificial disc be an option?
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I am seeing a Surgeon at Columbia University/Columbia Presbyterian Hosp very well regarded, that says he would do a Laminotomy, a lesser version of the laminectomy.
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Yes I am trying to avoid fusion because I have osteoporosis. With a neurosurgeon who said he would do laminatomy and he is one of the best surgeons in New York according to Castle Connolly. Is that a really legitimate rating system ?