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Has anyone had laminectomy then needed spinal fusion?
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 23 5:53pm | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
pattyo1,
fusion will solve the instability. I only know from friends how excruciating the pain is from the bones rubbing over the nerves.
There isn't always a good way of knowing if laminectomy will sustain stability. I hope you'll be posting soon about easy recovery and no pain.
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I went to the neurosurgeon yesterday and now have another issue. I have arachnoiditis along with the spondylolisthesis. I could try a nerve stimulator before surgery since the arachnoiditis may be the primary source of the pain. I have to make a difficult decision. Any input is wekcome!
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I’m not an advocate for spinal fusion. If you fuse L3 and L4 you are now placing added stress on the above and below the fused level. Eventually requiring a fusion of L2 & L3 or L4 & L5. This will continue to add more stress requiring more fusions.