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What is best to wear for clothing after a laminectomy?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jan 31 9:02am | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
I have two different surgical opinions:
1. Laminectomy at levels L2-L3 (herniated disc) and L4-L5 (severe stenosis)
2. Laminectomy on just L4-L5.
Husband says less surgery the better. I'm thinking might as well get both done at the same time?
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I had a laminectomy at L4-L5 two years ago. I believe that the surgery is a success. The pain is gone and I function better. I agree with less surgery is better, but if I means a better life, I think it is worth it.
How much pain are you getting from L2-3? Front of the hip and thigh and high up on the back of the hip? If no pain, I'd leave it alone. My L2 was so bad I could only walk with both hands on my knees.
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If both areas are producing negative symptoms one surgery makes more sense than having a repeated surgery in the future. If you’ve exhausted all non-surgical treatments surgery is the last resort. Be sure you’re in tiptop health before the surgery if you go that route.