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I am not sure if this is the same or different. I had distinct narrowing in...
I had distinct narrowing in my spine ... the meantime I have the Director of Minimally ... Invasive Spinal Surgery at the Barrows
My swelling from the Medtronic ICD was horrendous looking initially. It is nearly the size of...
year out, it is a beautiful almost invisible ... In about 6 weeks from surgery, you will ... In spite of the swelling, the discomfort ... was minimal.
Support Group: Pacemaker & ICDs
Posted: Jun 8 6:29am
MILD stands for minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Fancy name for a roto rooter around the central...
MILD stands for minimally invasive lumbar ... Hopefully you can get in to see a spine ... your own research when it comes to surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 14 5:57am
@upstatephil I have both spinal and lumbar stenosis. At the moment it is under control from...
invasive method. ... regular guy who is the Director of minimally ... invasive spinal surgery at the Barrows ... invasively. ... , especially when dealing with the spine
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 6 9:59am
Me, everyday. Herniated L4-L5 Nov 2022. Had spine surgery in Oct 2023, that was needed at...
Had spine surgery in Oct 2023, that ... Surgery failed. ... I lost my life because my spine is giving ... I'm looking into minimally invasive ... spine centers now around the U.S.
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jul 11 9:17am
I am 72 and have had two successful back surgeries since 1994. Herniated disk (1994) L5S1...
72 and have had two successful back surgeries ... OS wanted to fuse my spine. ... problem would migrate up or down my spine ... hope you find lasting relief with a minimally ... invasive procedure.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 18 7:15am
sure, firechif. spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips forward over the next. It can reduce the...
tiny joints where the nerves exit the spine ... If the surgery wasn't long ago, ... mayfieldclinic.com/pe-decompression.htm There are minimally ... invasive procedures that can yield
Yes to all the comments that urge you to get second, third and however many opinions...
Finding a neuro or Ortho spine specialist ... and cold or want to right to major spine ... surgery. ... There are many minimally invasive procedures
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Aug 20, 2023
Hi pieceofheaven, how are you? Last night my neck was burning all night and this morning...
Not only I have cervical spine issues ... just want to go to Florida to get a minimally ... invasive laser disc repair surgery.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 18, 2023
Four weeks ago I had an L2-5 which included inserting new discs (cages, actually) via my...
days later I had a both sides of the spine ... Four weeks post surgery - I am walking ... predictors - good general condition, minimally ... invasive, a great at-home support system ... state I'm better off than before surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 16, 2023
I'm an RN ago recently underwent minimally invasive fusion of L-4, L-5 & S-1. I awoke...
#39;m an RN ago recently underwent minimally ... invasive fusion of L-4, L-5 & S ... nerve mapping intraoperatively to minimize ... yourself either a neurosurgeon or a spine ... Spine surgery is different for each
Sarah, I was short of breath upon minimal exertion for 91/2 years. Before it hit, I...
Sarah, I was short of breath upon minimal ... After years and years of tests, many invasive ... all and he suggested they check my spine ... The shortness of breath upon minimal ... after a year and a half since the surgery
Support Group: Lung Health
Posted: Apr 20, 2023
@bazzinga1234 I understand your frustration with physical therapy. There could be a couple of things adding...
at the nerve root, there is a less invasive ... and it may be able to be done as a minimally ... invasive surgery. ... This isn't extensive back surgery ... I am also a cervical spine surgery patient
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 23, 2023
My TLIF -a minimally invasive is still a MAJOR surgery such that I would get a...
My TLIF -a minimally invasive is still ... a MAJOR surgery such that I would get ... smart to seriously consider doing this surgery ... Take it from a 3X spine surgical loser
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 20, 2022
@ashby1947 Sue, that's wonderful that you were a PT, so you probably know how to lay...
of thoracic outlet syndrome, and my spine ... My PT bought me some time before spine ... and might even be able to be minimally ... invasive. ... Is surgery an option for you?
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Nov 6, 2021
@stpchair Thank you. I'm glad I could help. I'm glad you are a healthy 73 year...
I am in my 60's and my surgery was ... extensive surgery than mine, and you ... had a compression fracture in her spine ... will be able to return to living with minimal ... What was the minimally invasive procedure
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Sep 27, 2021
I am considering this surgery. From the MRI I have disc collapse (L4/L5) that is resulting...
I am considering this surgery. ... also stated I am a candidate for a minimally ... invasive TLIF. ... the future so instead of stopping / minimizing ... activities due to a weak point in my spine
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
Hi again @annie1 et al My appointment with a third Nuerosurgeon (NS) went summarily like this:...
that's what he recommenmds as minimally ... invasive). ... It'll be a major surgery with 3 ... being shifted around to access the spine ... I'll need another surgery soon (