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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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Deformity of the Spine. (Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, ETC.
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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TOPS (Total Posterior Arthroplasty System) procedure
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 10:15am
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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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Bowel spasms caused by spinal nerve impingement?
I have had severe lower right side abdominal pain w/constipation plus corresponding lower back & hip pain especially first thing in am for over 6...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Aug 16 1:46pm
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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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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis---surgery questions
I have L4 & L5 advanced spinal canal stenosis, grade 1 anterolisthesis of L4 &L5. Also Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis. This was diagnosed by MRI....
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Aug 8 4:43pm
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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