I have an MRI that indicates a Interbody fusion change along with a stable grade 1 anterolisthesis measuring 3 mm at L4 L5 where I have a previous fusion. I have extreme pain right a waist/hip... View answer

I had fusion surgery 7/4/2014 and have been having extreme lower back pain with pain, numbness and ... you explain the following in laymen terms: FINDINGS: There is redemonstration of anterior... View answer

This is just a follow up question for my previous question doctors did posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery with debridement after operation doctors completely ruled out the malignancy option now ... View answer

Can direct lateral spine fusion be done on a patient with previous invasive lumbar spinal fusion? email address is YYYY@YYYY . ... View answer

I need to have lumbar spine surgery. Most surgeons do fusion with a lengthy recovery time. Some promote minimally invasive surgery with a very short recovery time. Some use lasers, some don't. How do I... View answer

I saw a neurosurgeon today for chronic back pain. I was told that I need to have surgery-extreme lateral inbody fusion and posterior lumbar fusion with facetectomy. I know that I have to have 2... View answer

I had back surgery in May 2016. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. My recovery has been slow. I ... what feels like muscle pain on the right side of my back above the fusion at L5-S1. I don t... View answer

Discectomy. He wants to do a two part - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) / Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) surgery. I’m not sure if I want to take the chance on such a major... View answer

What does this mean? Exam demonstrates severe thoracic scoliosis. There are lateral fusion screws ... scoliosis of the thoracic spine, lateral fusion of the upper lumbar spine, no acute process.... View answer

Hello thanks for your help. Does Marijuana affect a Spinal Fusion recovery? I ve recently had a tlif spinal fusion at L5 s1, and I understand THC should help with chronic pain. My question is if I ... View answer