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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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@jksawyers Im 63 & had Spondylolisthesis. At age 13 had operation to fuse lower back and...
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I went to the neurosurgeon yesterday and now have another issue. I have arachnoiditis along with...
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@s3three What levels did you have your laminectomy surgery on? What levels would you now need...
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I also live in Southern California and would appreciate your sharing the surgeon’s name with me....
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@kmmw My understanding is TENS is not a cure and does not address the underlying structural...
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