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Hi. I am a 62-year-old male living on Long Island, NY. I have currently been having...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272545/
and the diagnosis was a fracture @ L4 ... It was a cyst @ L4/L5. ... /L4 went. ... /L2/L3 went. ... They fused T12 to L3.
I had exactly what you describe but in episodes that would lessen in severity and then...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968172/
I had one injection to L2-L3 (L4-L5 ... dangerous degree of movement of the L4over ... back extended). ... back to normal level of activity. ... orthopedic spine specialist attending and 3rd
@sb6088 I had ACDF surgery on c5-c6 in 2022, decompression/fusion of L3-L5 in 2024 and ACDF...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429581/
I may need L2-L3 decompressed/fused ... twisted about 3 months after my L3- ... Before my lumbar surgery, I had back ... I had severe stenosis at L4-L5 and neurogenic ... -L3.
I am 72 and have had two successful back surgeries since 1994. Herniated disk (1994) L5S1...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1623289/
am 72 and have had two successful back ... surgeries since 1994. ... at L3/4 (2021). ... would migrate up or down my spine once L3 ... /4 were immobilized.
I am eight days post op after a laminotomy at L-3-4. Is it safe to pull...
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days post op after a laminotomy at L- ... 3-4. ... I pull my heels back towards til I feel ... anyone know if this is safe after the surgery ... As I said I had a laminotomy at L3-4
Me too at 77. It’s because I am. Between osteoarthritis, spinal fusion L3-4-5, ten hammertoes, rheumatoid...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419375/
Between osteoarthritis, spinal fusion L3 ... -4-5, ten hammertoes, rheumatoid arthritis ... Another back surgery?
Hi sherry @sherrym25, I am going to book my flight today for 01/07/2026 surgery. arrive 01/05/2026...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471610/
book my flight today for 01/07/2026 surgery ... meeting with Dr C
I found out my surgery ... of L3 L4 - L4 L5 prior fusion, And ... questions I hope I am ok for the flight back ... Division of Neurological Surgery
I had L4-5 fusion and immediately after surgery felt pain in upper left thigh and low...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252294/
I had L4-5 fusion and immediately after ... surgery felt pain in upper left thigh ... and low back. ... thought it was the one size fits all back ... could get a child size - I'm 5"3&
Hi my name is Bill, I am 52 and was injured in an accident at 20...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1643787/
I have had 4 separate fusions neck ( ... C5-C7) and lumbar (L4-5, L5-S1 & ... L3-4), 3 stimulator implants (2 failures ... facing another stimulator replacement surgery ... My left leg, buttock and back are incredibly
I had my fusion 4 years ago at Mayo Clinic. I had a two level fusion...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090589/
I had my fusion 4 years ago at Mayo ... I had a two level fusion (L4-S1). ... We discussed addling L3 but both doctors ... Overall, I am happy with the surgery ... result, I do have sciatic pain at the L3
@grayhairs I had decompression and fusion surgery in 2024 on L3-L5. I am in my 50s...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334645/
in 2024 on L3-L5. ... My surgery was invasive and painful ... and cut muscle in my back. ... at L4-L5, degenerative disc disease ... pain, weakness and numbness of lower back
I had minimally invasive surgery at L3-4 for severe stenosis which helped a great deal for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254368/
I had minimally invasive surgery at ... L3-4 for severe stenosis which helped ... my original symptoms basically came back ... m not the best person to recommend surgery
Thanks! I actually had my first fusion in 2001 . Replaced a disc and fused at...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999495/
Replaced a disc and fused at L3-L4 they ... instead of a single 4”back incision ... nice if they could have went from L3 ... -L4 and let it extend to catch L5 that ... weeks after the surgery an 80 year old
What was the reason for the endoscopic surgery at L2-3 ? How did you do after...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270542/
was the reason for the endoscopic surgery ... at L2-3 ? ... How did you do after your fusion of L4S1 ... know that I have no disk left between L4 ... No my symptoms have come back with twitching
I had a Laminectomy fusion at L5 S1, L1-2, and L3-4 . The surgeons name is...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362845/
, L1-2, and L3-4 . ... surgeons name is Daniel Elskens and the surgery ... gotten away with botching many other surgeries ... woman by cutting her aorta during a back ... surgery.
I had a fusion L-5 L-4 30 years ago. It permitted me to continue my work...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317147/
I had a fusion L-5 L-4 30 years ago. ... Five weeks ago I had another fusion L4 ... - L3. ... Wear back brace when up (out of bed) ... In general - very happy with the
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It was all very confusing when the foot drop happened. The pain was the worst part...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034705/
The pain radiated from my back all the ... L2-L3: There is no significant disc ... L3-L4: There is no significant disc ... L4-L5: Mild broad-based disc bulge and ... He has known severe stenosis at L4-L5
Vicklet, Just like Cognac I also had success with facet shots in S1, L2,L3, L4 and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238230/
,L3, L4 and L5. ... It would offer me pain relief for 3 ... 5 years later I had to have major back ... surgery. ... I guess the surgery helped, somewhat
@annie1 Did they describe in detail to you what is wrong and what this surgery will...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398513/
first and then do hardware from the back ... My lumbar fusion was only from the back ... My L4-L5 was totally closed (bone overgrowth ... My L4 was slipping over L5 so they needed ... to stabilize L3-L5 with hardware.
@bennettrory Have you seen an orthopedic spine specialist and had X-rays and MRI’s of cervical and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235691/
I needed decompression surgery on neck ... hips, buttocks, legs and feet when my L3 ... severe stenosis especially at the L4 ... -L5 levels and my L4 was slipping forward ... Get 2nd and 3rd opinions if possible
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