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ALIF patient experiences
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 9:09am
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Spine conditions: Told I would not walk without surgery
I have severe lumbar stenosis and Spondylolisthesis as well as a bulging disc. My main symptoms are throbbing in my calf muscles. I was told...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Feb 13, 2024
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unstable L4/5
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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Can anyone help me understand my results from CT scan on my back?
I had a spinal fusion in2022 which was ok at first but the last 2 years its become hard to walk and stand up straight....
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Nov 9, 2024
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Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee re Spinal Fusion
I just read an article in the LA Times about opioid use for chronic pain and it cited a summary of findings by the Medicare...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Feb 8, 2023
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Stenosis ++
Age 71yo old gal here. L5S1 autofusion, Grace II spondylolisthesis. Severe spinal stenosis complicated by significant impingement L5 nerves, both foramen caused by loss of...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jul 29, 2024
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Spinal Stenosis & Spobndylolisthesis - Surgeons vs Pain doctors
Hi, I have gotten 2 opinions for spinal surgeons and they both are saying decompression & fusion. I am trying to avoid major surgery. I...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: May 26, 2024
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Pain: nerve vs muscle vs joint?
Can one identify what kind of pain one experiences? I am 72 and have spondylolisthesis as well as arthritis as well as osteopenia. My most...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jan 18, 2023
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Facing a 6th surgery for more failed hardware
Backstory: -2007 Age 15 spinal fusion L4-S1 due to spondylolisthesis . 10 days later emergency operation to patch a spinal leak. -2011 joined the Marine...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jan 22, 2024
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Anyone had surgery on spine who also has osteopenia or osteoporosis
I have a double whammy. I have spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 and it causes some sciatica/left knee and leg pain that I’ve treated with epidural injections...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Feb 25, 2024