I had spinal surgery 3 weeks ago and ever since then I've had swelling in both ankles with pain in the left one only. Does this happen after spinal surgery ... View answer

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

has been directly connected to L5-S1. I am going to have spinal surgery but I think I have muti .... Mri's of cervical and soft tissue have ruled out neck related causes, endoscopy has ruled out upper... View answer

Greetings, After spinal surgery , if you are repositioned in bed improperly, how much microscopic damage can be caused which required emergency surgery ... View answer

hsv sore,buttocks,appearing 3days following spinal surgery: 1- can be transmitted by bedsheets, toilet seat? 2- medrol dosepak 5 days...will this help or hurt? ... View answer

I have had two surgeries on my cervical spine (neck) one with a fusion. They did one going in from the front and 9 be from the back. Now I have thyroid problems. These do not run in my family. After a ... View answer

serious as it sounds and is there any alternative to spinal surgery. Thank you for your time ...Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with stenosis/myelomalacia in the cervical spine between C3 to C6 ... View answer

Re the safety of spinal surgery, I am age 86. Have had numerous surgeries for spinal stennosis, cervical, lumbar, etc. I have also had open heart surgery, replacing left ventricle ring, and... View answer

what is the exact association between: neuropathy, complete hearing loss in left ear and having cervical/spinal surgery to fuse or infuse for 3 vertebrae? I also have diabetis? well I can t pay because... View answer

i had surgery for spinal stenosis with 2 buldging disc in my cervical 4,5,6 in 2014. i have had the ... spinal fusion in the thoracic spine. ... View answer