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Hi. I am a 62-year-old male living on Long Island, NY. I have currently been having...
and the diagnosis was a fracture @ L4 ... It was a cyst @ L4/L5. ... /L4 went. ... /L2/L3 went. ... They fused T12 to L3.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Sep 4, 2019
I had exactly what you describe but in episodes that would lessen in severity and then...
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
Discussion: Sciatica
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Nov 20, 2023
@sb6088 I had ACDF surgery on c5-c6 in 2022, decompression/fusion of L3-L5 in 2024 and ACDF...
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.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Nov 3, 2025
I am 72 and have had two successful back surgeries since 1994. Herniated disk (1994) L5S1...
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.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 18 7:15am
I am eight days post op after a laminotomy at L-3-4. Is it safe to pull...
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
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 9, 2024
Me too at 77. It’s because I am. Between osteoarthritis, spinal fusion L3-4-5, ten hammertoes, rheumatoid...
Between osteoarthritis, spinal fusion L3 ... -4-5, ten hammertoes, rheumatoid arthritis ... Another back surgery?
Support Group: Aging Well
Posted: Oct 20, 2025
Hi sherry @sherrym25, I am going to book my flight today for 01/07/2026 surgery. arrive 01/05/2026...
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...
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&
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 7, 2025
Hi my name is Bill, I am 52 and was injured in an accident at 20...
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
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 12 7:54am
I had my fusion 4 years ago at Mayo Clinic. I had a two level fusion...
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
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 20, 2024
@grayhairs I had decompression and fusion surgery in 2024 on L3-L5. I am in my 50s...
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...
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...
Replaced a disc and fused at L3-L4 they ... instead of a single 4back 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
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 18, 2024
What was the reason for the endoscopic surgery at L2-3 ? How did you do after...
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
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Mar 30, 2025
I had a Laminectomy fusion at L5 S1, L1-2, and L3-4 . The surgeons name is...
, 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.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Aug 3, 2025
I had a fusion L-5 L-4 30 years ago. It permitted me to continue my work...
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 surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: May 31, 2025
It was all very confusing when the foot drop happened. The pain was the worst part...
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
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 16, 2024
Vicklet, Just like Cognac I also had success with facet shots in S1, L2,L3, L4 and...
,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...
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...
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
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 13, 2025