Spine Health Support Group

I am a 52 year old female with no prior surgeries. I have suffered lumbar pack pain for 30 years. It started out hurting from...

Hello, (24, F) I have experienced a complex set of symptoms since childhood, many of which have persisted or worsened into adulthood. My key symptoms...

I am having pain in thigh and my spondylolisthesis has worsened in last year. I have tried the usual treatments - PT epidural steroidsNSAIDs. I...

I am 46 year old - athletic and active. Was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis and pars defect 2 years ago after sudden onset back pain. I...

I am a VA patient that is eligible for Community Care.. meaning I am authorized to see a civilian surgeon for my situation. I have...

You recall the old joke -“ Doctor, will I be able to ___ after my surgery? Great, since I never did it before.” I am...

For 2 long years I have been researching, making apptments w/ doctors in 3 states, that take months to schedule. Until 2 yrs. ago I...

Hi All,I have just been diagnosed with grade 2 Spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 with bilateral pars defect at L5, which has resulted in posterior uncovering of...

Woman, age 70, 11 mm grade 3 spondylolisthesis, L5S1, severe facet arthropathy L5S1, severe bilateral foramenal stenosis L5S1 and compression on bilateral exiting nerve root....

Is it possible to have minimally invasive surgery for severe stenosis at L1-2 and L 4-5 with spondylolisthesis also?

Suddenly these have all stopped my manageable, fulfilling life.All became a problem when I moved from East Coast to Mid-West 2 years ago. Strange timing.Have...

I have both of these conditions. I have not received any clear direction on next steps. I have had two injections of steroids and the...

Lot's to read, but I'm finding it difficult to get a straight anwer on this question. Generally the advice is to yes continue playing if...

I had minimally invasive spinal fusion on July 16, 2019 at Saint Mary's Hospital. All went well. Nerve pain was immediately gone after surgery. I...

Has anyone had this exact diagnosis and surgery for it or declined to have the surgery? Also, Spinal Stenosis.

I just turned 70 years old and I have an unstableL4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis with neurogenic claudication. I am not sure what all that means but...

How do I pick a surgeon - let alone once I decide to have surgery??? I’m 72 and live in Southern California so have access...

I have seen this spoken of in the Osteoporosis group here on Mayo Connect. Has anyone in the spine group experienced this and, if so,...

Hi, has anyone had this procedure for lumbar, did you have positive results and was it covered by Medicare....and is it minimally invasive as they...

I’m scheduled for ALIF surgery in a couple of weeks for severe L4-5 spondylolisthesis. This surgical approach not only involves the orthopedic surgeon- but a...