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Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis-want to go to Mayo
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jul 13, 2025
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What are my next steps with lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis?
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Nov 5, 2024
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Can playing golf with Spondylolisthesis do more damage
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Aug 16, 2023
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Spondylolisthesis: My Spinal Fusion at L-4-L5 went well.
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jan 13, 2025
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Had Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, Spinal stenosis? Surgery?
Has anyone had this exact diagnosis and surgery for it or declined to have the surgery? Also, Spinal Stenosis.
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Dec 20, 2020
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Unstable L4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis w/neurogenic claudication
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jul 9, 2024
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Finding surgeon: spondylolisthesis @ L4/L5, L5/S1 & osteopenia
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Feb 7, 2023
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Gokhale Method
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,...
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Last active: 5 days ago
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Had TOPS (Total Posterior Arthroplasty System) procedure for lumbar?
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Aug 30, 2025
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Please share ALIF patient experiences, including recovery
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...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jan 10, 2025