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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

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Dr. Shanthi.E
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Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

General & Family Physician

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Dr.Raju
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Dr.Raju

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Exp 16 years

Spinal Fusion Failure Rate

Premium Questions

Dr.   Suresh Heijebu MD

My pre surgical dexascan for spinal fusion shows -3 for osteoporosis of the femoral hip. I have an appointment to see a specialist. I am wondering if she will recommend the spinal fusion be... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suresh Heijebu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman MD

What types of non-opiod pain relievers can be used post operatively, after spinal surgery , especially, spinal fusion surgery? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

Right hand tremor right bicep fasciculations forceful. s/p anterior spinal fUsion with iliac bone graft 25 years ago. C345 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr. Erion Spaho MD

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

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( Neurologist)
Dr. Indranil Ghosh MD

My husband had spinal fusion six days ago. He is having trouble with urine control. Is this a normal thing after this type of surgery? Thank you. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indranil Ghosh ( Oncologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

hi, I had a spinal fusion on March 3rd of this year. I just had spinal fusion at l4-l5-and S1. The xrays show that one of the bars that attach to the pintil screws is noticeably bent. Is this... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Abrar Ahmed Khan MD

My uncle needs a spinal fusion surgery for his back pain. We met neurosurgeon last week. He told us that he has never done spinal fusion surgery. But he told us that all neurosurgeons are... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abrar Ahmed Khan ( Dentist)
Dr.     Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

I had a gastric by pass surgery in 2010. In 2011 I had a spinal fusion I recently had a flare up in my L4 L5 spinal fusion. The MD said that I need to start on an ant inflammatory the next time... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Pallavi.m MD

I had a spinal fusion several years ago from s1 to l 4-5. My doctor did a riziotomy at l 4-5 and it ... this procedure works. Has this procedure ever been done after a spinal fusion? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pallavi.m ( Anesthesiologist)
Dr.  Sudhir Kumar MD

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... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)