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Foot numbness and pain after L5-S1 fusion: anyone dealing with this?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 30 11:02am | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Oh my word!!! So very sorry!! What a mess!! I had recovered many years from foot drop and my dr wanted to do a L-5 Fusion but I decided to only have a Laminotomy for my severe stenosis, a within the year my foot drop partially returned. I also still have some nerve pain. My Rheumatologist wants me to go back to my surgeon but you definitely make me think twice maybe be happy with what I have? I sure hope you get some relief! Take care
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I'm glad to hear you recovered from your foot drop. Prior to my first surgery, I had a partial foot drop (maybe 50%) and the neurosurgeon said if I don't do the surgery for the disc that the foot will get worse. I learned after the surgery from others that I should have done physiotherapy for a few months. Looking back, I would trade a foot drop with what I have now. Everyone is different, but keep in mind that spine surgery success rates are closer to 50% or lower, not the 90% advertised. I now share this video from UCSF orthopedic surgeon to those contemplating. On YouTube, search for this title: "Bio-markers and Risk Assessment for Spinal Surgery - Christopher P . Ames, MD". Jump to position 6:27 and check out the chart he shows. Good luck and stay healthy!