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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 19 9:59am | Replies (57)
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@charliesophiedaisyro
It’s surgery on lumbar vertebrae 4 and 5. To relive compressed nerves. Mine was for degenerative disc problems.
Surgical Decompression (Laminectomy/Discectomy)
Procedure: An incision is made in the lower back, muscles are moved, and parts of the bone (lamina) or disc material are removed to free the trapped nerves.
Goal: Increase space around the nerves, improving function and reducing symptoms.
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@twistedwillow
I've had this surgery on S1, L5, and L4. In a laminectomy, the surgeon drills a hole in the back of the vertebra and this allows more room for the sciatic nerve. It also allows the surgeon to remove any arthritic spurs (osteophytes). And because the vertebra is left pretty much intact, recovery is/can be short.
I may still need to have these vertebrae fused. I have stenosis, listhesis, scoliosis, and a lot of arthritis. I'm 71, normal weight and in the gym everyday. But I do wake up to a lot of back tightness and periodic cramping in ny hamstrings.
Has anyone reading this had lumbar fusion surgery? If so, what was the cause and what was the outcome?
I've had both knees replaced, right hip and left shoulder. I'm no stranger to ortho surgery. I would really like to avoid lumbar fusion. My surgeon tells me my well-conditioned core is literally holding my lunbar spine together. I'm 71 and it seems like fusion surgery is in my future, so any info people can share would be useful.
Thank you TW and thanks all!
Joe