i had midfoot fusion surgery in December 2014. I now have a huge deep wound that won't heal on top of my foot ( from blisters, etc and turned into a deep wound). I had surgical debridement 3 weeks ago ... 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've just had surgery, fusion f4/f5, f5/s1. I'm so afraid I'm going to do something wrong and it won't heal right. The pain seems to be going on longer than any other surgery I've had and I'm wondering ... View answer

My left foot hurts in the midfoot arch area when I walk and make a full stride. It also hurts when I bend my foot upwards. Thank you! ... View answer

recovery and will the pain subside? I understand I am rebuilding bone mass in the recovery process. I am 70 ... 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

I have lumbar disc issues, wear and tear. I had a spinal fusion 25 yrs ago and so have v little ... long recovery time. I have a 5yr old son so long recovery not easy to manage! Thank u ... View answer

Yes, I was diagnosed with RSD after a mid foot fusion last year. The pain has been managed with with pain medication. 6 weeks after I stopped the treatment for RSD I became fatigued, lost weight and ... View answer

my husband met with a spine surgeon today who said he would need a fusion. one disc in my husband s ... to do unreliable internet research. we have read that a fusion can cause extra stress on the ... View answer

Hi, i have had a cervical neck fusion operation 8 days ago, and have not been able to pee after the ... but just can t pee.What are the chances of making a full recovery?I was so disappointed when i could ... View answer