Spinal Fusions: I want to hear to SUCCESS stories!!
What is the difference between a neurosurgeon, spine
surgeon and orthopedic surgeon? Is one better than
the other for back surgery?
Dear Gary:
I would recommend that you seek a good neurologist. What you describe should not last 3 years.
CCF Neuro MD
Having had spinal fusions I have a question regarding the fusion. Why does the bone not fuse and is there anything you can do to help the bone fuse.
I am 36 years of age,just over 3 years ago I was involved ina small car accident,after the accident within two weeks I lost use of my left arm and hand.My neck was stiff and sore and at the same time my head gradually pulled down to my left shoulder ,so far that my ear was touching my shoulder.The doctors called spasmodic torticollis and treated me as that,but 3years later I am still in the same situation, I am seriously thinking of investigating myself to have some sought of fusion so that my head can sit straight.Ihave a neck splint to support my head up but it would be nice for it to support itself.
Can you point me in the right direction?
hi, IM THINKING ABOUT HAVING THE RAY CAGE FOR MY SURGURY . I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS OF THIS CAGE. I HAVE A HERNIATED DISC AT L5 AND ALSO SPODOLETHESIS GRADE 1. mY FLEX XRAYS WERE 4MM STANDING AND 10MM BENDING. ANY HELP OR IMPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.. THANKS ***@****
Dear Pam:
I am sorry to hear about your pain. Unfortunately, I really can't tell you much as I have never seen the films, done the examination, know your history as why the back degeneration, etc. I don't know how the surgery went, the problems, etc. I also cannot comment on whether the cage was the correct surgery in the first place.
Unfortunately, many times spinal surgery for the problem of pain is not satisfactory in completely removing the pain. Since you have failed rehab before the pain started (the usual course of events) does not mean that you will fail rehab and PT after this surgery. I would give it time, as all back surgeries require. Depending on how well you rehab, will determine the amount of pain you will have left.
I hope that you recover well and completely.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD